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I only work part-time and make only about $150 per week. Do I have to pay $15 per week?: No. Under New York State Law, a judgment debtor must take home at least $291 a week. This is the gross pay minus all deductions mandated by law and the 10% garnishment.

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Sheriff's Office - Civil Division

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1. Will the Civil Unit investigate my case for me?: No, you must provide us with accounts and properties you wish to be seized or the name and address of the employer.

2. Will the Civil Unit act as my attorney?: No, we do not give legal advice, but advise you of our procedures.

3. As a judgment debtor, when do I have to make payments?: New York State law requires you to make payments (10% of your gross pay under certain conditions), on a regular basis. You should remit payments at least bi-weekly.

4. I already have the IRS garnishing my pay for 10% of my gross, do I have to also pay you 10% of my gross pay?: No. Under New York State Law, a judgment debtor can only have one 10% garnishment at a time.

5. I already have court ordered child support (over 25% of my gross pay) garnished. Can my pay be further garnished 10% by the Sheriff?: No. Under New York State Law, 25% is the maximum amount garnishable.

6. I only work part-time and make only about $150 per week. Do I have to pay $15 per week?: No. Under New York State Law, a judgment debtor must take home at least $291 a week. This is the gross pay minus all deductions mandated by law and the 10% garnishment.