Navigating Legal Process: Garnishments, Levies, and Subpoenas

Event Description

As legal demands on financial institutions continue to increase, frontline staff and compliance officers must be equipped to handle garnishments, tax levies, subpoenas, and other legal process requests with confidence and consistency. This webinar will provide a practical overview of how to identify, evaluate, and respond to various legal orders while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

Our expert presenter will walk participants through common legal process challenges — from deciphering vague subpoenas to navigating customer privacy laws under the Right to Financial Privacy Act (RFPA) and GLBA. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of institutional obligations, risk mitigation strategies, and best practices for protecting both the institution and the account holder.

Key Takeaways:

• Understand the differences between garnishments, levies, subpoenas, and warrants — and how each affects account activity.

• Learn how to evaluate the validity of legal orders and when legal counsel should be consulted.

• Review customer notification requirements and privacy law considerations (including RFPA and GLBA).

• Explore procedures for handling out-of-state orders, joint accounts, and benefit-protected funds (e.g., Social Security).

• Gain tips for building internal procedures and documentation practices to ensure consistency and regulatory compliance.