Wage Garnishment in Ohio
How much of your paycheck can be garnished in Ohio and how to claim an exemption.
Short answer: Follows the federal limit: the debtor keeps the greater of 75% of disposable earnings or 30 times the federal minimum hourly wage per week (60 times biweekly, 65 times semimonthly, 130 times monthly). Ohio Rev. Code 2329.66(A)(13)
| Wage garnishment limit | Follows the federal limit: the debtor keeps the greater of 75% of disposable earnings or 30 times the federal minimum hourly wage per week (60 times biweekly, 65 times semimonthly, 130 times monthly). Source: Ohio Rev. Code 2329.66(A)(13) |
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| Claiming an exemption | With a garnishment of a bank account or other non-wage property, or of wages, the debtor receives a notice with a request-for-hearing form. To claim an exemption, deliver the request for hearing to the clerk of the court that issued the garnishment no later than the end of the fifth business day after receiving the notice. The hearing covers only how much can be taken, not the judgment itself. Wage notice: https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2716.06 |
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FAQ
How much of my wages can be garnished in Ohio?
Follows the federal limit: the debtor keeps the greater of 75% of disposable earnings or 30 times the federal minimum hourly wage per week (60 times biweekly, 65 times semimonthly, 130 times monthly).
How do I stop a garnishment or claim an exemption in Ohio?
With a garnishment of a bank account or other non-wage property, or of wages, the debtor receives a notice with a request-for-hearing form. To claim an exemption, deliver the request for hearing to the clerk of the court that issued the garnishment no later than the end of the fifth business day after receiving the notice. The hearing covers only how much can be taken, not the judgment itself.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.