Garnishment - North Dakota

Summary of differences between federal and state regulations

The state of North Dakota has several Codes which address garnishment of wages, particularly in regards to child support.

State

Contact

Questions regarding a wage garnishment order should be directed to the court which issued the order.

Regulations

North Dakota Century Code §14-09-08.11, Eligible child –Employer to permit enrollment - Employer duties and liabilities – Obligator contest.

North Dakota Century Code §14-09-09.3. Child support – Duties and liabilities of income payer under income withholding order.

North Dakota Century Code §32-09.1-03. Restriction on garnishment of earnings.

North Dakota Century Code §32-09.1-18. Discharge from employment for garnishment or execution prohibited.

Federal

Contact

US Department of Labor

www.dol.gov/general/topic/wages/garnishments

Regulations

Federal law limits the amount of wages that can be garnished, in most cases, to 25 percent of weekly earnings after taxes. If more that one garnishment order exists against an individual, the total amount cannot exceed the maximum set by law. Some government obligations, such as back taxes and child support, always have precedence.

29 CFR Part 870 (15 USC §1671)