The bill amends RCW 6.27.090 to clarify the procedures and costs associated with garnishment proceedings in Washington State. It specifies that the writ of garnishment must include the total amount the garnishee is required to hold, which consists of the unsatisfied judgment amount, interest, estimated interest during the garnishment process, taxable costs, and attorneys' fees. Additionally, it allows the court to set a higher amount to be held if the plaintiff shows good cause.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the recoverable costs in garnishment proceedings, which now include a garnishment attorney fee that is the greater of $100 or 10% of the amount collected under the garnishment, with a cap of $300. It also requires the plaintiff to specify a daily estimated interest amount in the writ, based on a maximum interest rate of 12% or the rate set in the judgment, whichever is lower. The amendments aim to streamline the garnishment process and ensure clarity regarding the costs involved.

Statutes affected:
Original bill: 6.27.090