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O.C.G.A. 18-4-6 (2010)
18-4-6. Issuance of release of garnishment


It shall be the duty of the clerk of the court in which garnishment proceedings are pending to issue a release of garnishment if:

(1) The plaintiff or his attorney so requests in writing;

(2) The amount claimed due together with the costs of the garnishment proceeding are paid into court;

(3) A dissolution bond is filed by the defendant and approved by the clerk as provided for in this chapter;

(4) A judge shall enter an order, after a hearing required by this chapter, directing that the garnishment be released; or

(5) The garnishment is dismissed.