This type of garnishment is usually of a continuous nature, depending on the judgment owing and the defendant's wages. Sheriff's fees, commission and interest are added to the judgment at the time collected funds are disbursed to the plaintiff. This disbursement is done on a periodic basis until the judgment is satisfied or until the employer can deduct no further monies. The Ada County Treasurer provides the Sheriff with a Warrant of Distraint for each delinquency. These Warrants have the same standing under the law as Writs of Execution.
Personal property includes business furnishings and equipment as well as manufactured homes.
Field officers make personal contact with the owner, tenant or agent of each parcel with a delinquency in an effort to collect the taxes due. If personal contact is not made, the property is posted with the Warrant of Distraint and a note is left explaining that the property will be sold if the taxes are not paid in a timely manner. After all Warrants are delivered and a reasonable time has passed, the process of 'Noticing for Sale' those properties with delinquent taxes begins. Protection Orders are received by fax from the court. Service information is entered into the Ada County Law Enforcement computer system if the order originated in Ada County.