Cite as: 12 CNCA § 1192

That it shall be lawful for any creditor of any person, firm or corporation within the boundaries of Cherokee Nation, to whom an employee of Cherokee Nation or any of its wholly-owned business entities is indebted, to cause a garnishment to issue to, and to garnishee wages due such creditor of the employee to the same extent and in like manner as if such creditor of the employee was a creditor of a private individual, firm or corporation; provided, however, that such employee of Cherokee Nation shall be entitled to the exemptions as to amount of such wages, salary, fund or compensation due thereto, as is exempt from attachment, execution or garnishment in favor of officers or employees of private individuals or corporations.

Historical Data

LA 10–07, eff. March 17, 2007.