If you claim an exemption, you should (i) fill out the claim for exemption form and (ii) deliver or mail the form to the clerk's office of this court. Notice to judgment debtor.How to claim exemptions from garnishment and lien. Original – to court. b. First copy – to debtor for notice as required in Va. Code § 8.01-433. 2. A person or business you owe money to is called a creditor. If a creditor wants to force you to pay a debt, they first must ask the court for a judgment. Required information: • Judgment Number. • Date of Judgment. Garnishment is a method creditors use to enforce debts when a debtor refuses to pay.