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Michigan Form MC 13: Request and Writ for Garnishment (Non-Periodic)
What this form does, who files it, what it costs, and how to avoid the errors that get Michigan filings rejected.
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Quick Answer
What is Michigan form MC 13?
Form MC 13 garnishes a one-time asset held by someone else — most commonly a bank account balance. Unlike a periodic writ, it captures what the garnishee holds at the moment of service rather than future payments.
Who files it
A judgment creditor with an unpaid Michigan money judgment.
Where it goes
The court that entered the judgment; the issued writ is served on the bank or other holder.
Filing fee
$15 writ fee to the court, plus a $35 fee to the garnishee.
What you need before you start
- The judgment case number, date, and unpaid balance
- The debtor's full legal name and identifying details
- The financial institution's legal name and the correct service address for garnishments
- Post-judgment interest calculated through the request date
How to complete and file form MC 13
- 1
Confirm the judgment is still enforceable and calculate the balance with interest.
- 2
Complete the request and file it with the issuing court.
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Pay the writ fee; the clerk issues the writ.
- 4
Serve the writ and the $35 fee on the garnishee, and serve a copy on the debtor.
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The garnishee must file a disclosure within 14 days stating what it holds.
Mistakes that get MC 13 rejected
- Serving a branch address instead of the institution's designated garnishment processing address
- Garnishing an account that holds only exempt funds such as Social Security, SSI, or veterans benefits
- Failing to serve the debtor with a copy, which can lead to the writ being quashed
- Overstating the balance by adding costs the judgment does not authorize