On Mar. 11, VA LEG issued a bill on methods of serving garnishments.
VA LEG issued bill SB 214, act to amend VA LEG 8.01-18-7-513, relating to service of garnishment summons upon corporation, limited liability company (LLC), other entity.
Set requirements on serving garnishments, as well as alternative methods of service.
Bill Provisions
Regulated summons for garnishment against a corporation, LLC, limited partnership, financial institution, or other entity authorized to do business in the commonwealth.
Summons to be served on entity garnishment designee unless also judgment debtor.
Provided alternative methods of service if judgment creditor certifies entity has no garnishment designee/garnishment designee cannot be found at designated address.
Also, alternative methods if such garnishment designee is also the judgment debtor.
Before a judgment creditor serves registered/statutory agent of a financial institution, such creditor shall make further certification concerning managing employee search.
Certification after exercising due diligence, no managing employee could be found, is judgment creditor, or if such service has been authorized/requested by institution.
Legislative History
On Jan. 8, 2024, bill was introduced in Senate; on Feb. 12, 2024, bill passed Senate.
On Feb. 15, 2024, bill was introduced in House; on Feb. 28, 2024, bill passed House.
On Mar. 11, enrolled bill was sent to governor; governor's action deadline Apr. 8, 2024.
Effectiveness
Bill has a delayed effective date of Jan. 1, 2025.
Apr. 2024 VA LEG Governor Approval
On Apr. 4, 2024, VA LEG reported governor approved SB214, designated Chapter 500.
Regulators
VA LEG
Entity Types
Corp
Reference
Ch 500, PR, 4/4/2024; Bill SB 214, 3/7/2024; Citation: VA LEG 8.01-18-7-513;
