Bank Account Garnishment Exemption

Summary

Social Security and Civil Service Retirement benefits are generally exempt from garnishment in California. You may need to file a claim of exemption with the court. Contact the Ventura County Superior Court for more details.

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My bank account was garnished from the Franchise Tax Board. I had my daughter on my account just to withdraw money for me because I don’t drive and most the time I’m too sick to go the bank. Well, they garnished my account that she owes, but the type of garnishment that I’m protected under is Social Security benefits and my Civil Service Retirement benefits.
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Hello ****, to provide accurate advice, could you please tell me where you're located?
I’m in Oxnard,Ca
It seems like a case of wrongful garnishment. In California:
- Social Security and Retirement benefits are generally exempt from garnishment.
- You might need to file a claim of exemption with the court.
Contact the Ventura County Superior Court for more details:

Ventura County Superior Court


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * S Victoria Ave, Ventura, CA *
Website: www.ventura.courts.ca.gov
Thank you and have a nice day.
You're welcome, ****. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need more help. Have a great day!