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.

Definiţie

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.

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