HRS §47-21

Getting a court certificate for the garnishee

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After a lawsuit ends with a final decision, the winning party must get a certificate from the court. The certificate must describe the case and state the judgment amount. It must be given to the garnishee right away.

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The statute, as written — Certificate furnished garnishee

A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

After final judgment or determination of the action, the party prevailing shall obtain from the court by which the final judgment or determination was made, a certificate, which shall sufficiently describe the action to apprise the garnishee of its identity, and shall state the nature and amount of the final judgment or determination made therein, and the certificate shall be immediately furnished to the garnishee.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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