Rule 15.1. Garnishments

In accordance with OCGA §18-4-61 (5) , the clerk of superior court is authorized to supervise initiation of the garnishment proceedings and the affidavit, provided the clerk determines:

(A) That the affidavit is on personal knowledge and contains all elements required by Georgia law;

(B) That the garnishment proceedings are carried out through the use of proper forms in the filing of garnishments and in accord with Georgia law;

(C) That any questionable matter concerning these procedures be presented to the presiding judge for determination and in all cases a judge's facsimile signature may be affixed to an affidavit of garnishment as determined by the presiding judge.