Rule 22 - Garnishee SummonsThe issuing authority for a Garnishee Summons shall be determined as follows:
Prejudgment Garnishment
The judge shall be the issuing authority when:
1. Plaintiff prevails at a hearing on defendant's written objection to Notice of Issuance of Garnishee Summons. 12 O.S. §§ 1172.1(A)(3) and 1173.2. The court determines the defendant cannot be given Notice of Issuance of Garnishee Summons and the plaintiff proves the probable merits of his cause and the truth of his Affidavit's Assertions. 12 O.S. §§ 1172.1(b) and 1173. The court clerk shall be the issuing authority when:
1. The defendant, who was served with notice, files no written objection to Issuance of Garnishee Summons. 12 O.S. § 1172.1(A)(2). Postjudgment Garnishment
The court clerk shall be the issuing authority in all instances as no hearing is contemplated. 12 O.S. § 28.
Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 22