Jail time?

[mountainjammed]

What is the name of your state? New Jersey

I recently received a letter from an attorney stating that if I didn't fill out a form within 2 weeks that I could be arrested and incarcerated. It appears to be a form so they can garnish my wages. Is this accurate? Could I actually go to jail for this?

 

[JETX]

I recently received a letter from an attorney stating that if I didn't fill out a form within 2 weeks that I could be arrested and incarcerated. It appears to be a form so they can garnish my wages. Is this accurate? Could I actually go to jail for this?

Yes. What you are describing is what we call "Request for Interrogatories". Other states call them debtor exams, debtor affidavits, etc. They are used by a valid judgment creditor to try to get information from a judgment debtor that can be used to enforce the judgment.
If you don't answer within the time allowed, the judgment creditor can return to court and ask that they issue an arrest warrant for your contempt (some states have an additional step of getting a court order first, some treat the refusal as a direct issue of contempt).

Bottom line.... I suggest you answer their questions honestly and within the allowed time.

 

[Ladynred]

... and if you aren't aware that you've been sued and lost.. call the courthouse and get a copy of the judgment case file !!