Garnishment Fees

Question - In a garnishment situation where a protected amount exists, can the credit union assess a garnishment fee against the protected amount? If not, can the credit union assess the fee against any remaining unprotected funds in the account, or take the account negative if there are not enough remaining funds to satisfy the fee?

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