Opinion No. Oag 106-79, (1979)

JOSEPH NOLL, Secretary Department of Industry, Labor and HumanRelations

You have requested my opinion on the proper interpretation of sec. 812.23, Stats., and have asked whether the wages of public employes are subject to a continuing garnishment under this section. This statute applies to the state and local units of government.

Although the answer is not entirely free from doubt, it is my opinion that the wages of public employes are subject to continuing garnishment until the amount demanded in the garnishee complaint, together with disbursements, has been paid.

Section 812.23 (4), (5) and…