Garnishment (poprire) in Romanian civil enforcement law
Garnishment freezes funds held by a third party (bank, employer) on behalf of the debtor. Legal cap: maximum 1/3 of net wages for ordinary debts.
Definition
What is poprire?
Under art. 781-790 NCPC, garnishment is indirect enforcement against funds held by a third party (bank, employer) on behalf of the debtor. Wage garnishment is legally capped at 1/3 of net income for ordinary debts and 1/2 for maintenance. The enforcement officer sends a garnishment order directly to the third party. The debtor may contest within 15 days. Compare with sechestru asigurător for physical assets.
Frequently asked questions
No for undistributed wages: they are protected (max 1/3). Other funds in the account may be fully garnished.
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