Who fills out this form?

The creditor fills out the claim section of this form to start the action. The debtor and garnishee are also given instructions on how to respond.

What does the garnishee need to do?

The garnishee is summoned and must answer according to the law, stating if they owe the debtor money or if they have the debtor's property.

What happens if the garnishee does not answer?

If the garnishee fails to answer within 20 days of receiving the summons, a judgment may be entered against them for the creditor's judgment amount plus costs.

SC-301

Summons and Complaint Non-Earnings Garnishment Small Claims

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective April 12, 2023

This form starts a small claims case to take money from property that is not the debtor's wages. It asks the court to order the garnishee (an entity that might have the debtor's property) to provide information about the debtor's assets.

The court describes it as: Initiate a garnishment action under Chapter 799 for property other than earnings.

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Where this fits in a case

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This form is used when a creditor believes the debtor has property, other than wages, that can be used to pay off a debt. The debtor and the garnishee both receive instructions on how to respond to the court.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Plain-language summary

Common questions

Who fills out this form?: The creditor fills out the claim section of this form to start the action. The debtor and garnishee are also given instructions on how to respond.
What does the garnishee need to do?: The garnishee is summoned and must answer according to the law, stating if they owe the debtor money or if they have the debtor's property.
What happens if the garnishee does not answer?: If the garnishee fails to answer within 20 days of receiving the summons, a judgment may be entered against them for the creditor's judgment amount plus costs.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect April 12, 2023.

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