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General File Requirements
Electronic Data Processing File Layout Instruction Guide
General File Requirements
The following requirements outline the basic file structure and formatting standards that must be followed when creating an EDP file for submission to Treasury.
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Requirement |
Specification |
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Record Length |
Every record MUST be exactly 500 characters |
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Record Order |
All records must be in alphabetical order by Defendant’s last name |
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Character Case |
ALL alphabetic characters MUST be UPPERCASE |
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File Structure |
1 Header Record followed by 1 or more Detail Records |
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First Record |
Must always be a Header Record ("H") |
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Remaining Records |
One Detail Record ("D") per garnishment/order |
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Character Padding |
Blank fill; Zero fill Per EDP layout specifications |
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Delimiters |
None (Fixed-width file only) |