§34.6. Rights in connection with garnishment.

34 C.F.R. § 34.6

Before starting garnishment, we provide you the opportunity—

(a)

To inspect and copy our records related to the debt;

(b)

To enter into a written repayment agreement with us to repay the debt under terms we consider acceptable;

(c)

For a hearing in accordance with § 34.8 concerning—

(1)

The existence, amount, or current enforceability of the debt;

(2)

The rate at which the garnishment order will require your employer to withhold pay; and

(3)

Whether you have been continuously employed less than 12 months after you were involuntarily separated from employment.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority: 31 U.S.C. 3720D, unless otherwise noted.

Source: 68 FR 8142, Feb. 19, 2003, unless otherwise noted.