After obtaining a judgment, the judgment creditor’s next step is to attempt to collect what is owed. The court does not collect judgments; the prevailing party is responsible for all collection efforts. However, the court may issue a variety or orders and other documents that may be used to collect your judgment from the debtor.
Forms
The Judicial Council creates many of the forms needed for collecting judgments. The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department also creates forms for use in this county specifically. For other situations, you may need to create your own forms. Our Legal Research Guides and Step-by-Steps have instructions and samples for many commonly-used forms
Form Resources
Collection Letter Wizard
(External site) Interactive program helps you write a letter demanding payment.
Sacramento County Sheriff's Civil Bureau
Detailed information and forms instructing the Sheriff to perform enforcement methods.
Research Guides
The Law Librarians have created these research guides as an aid for those starting a legal research project. These guides recommend print and electronic resources that will help you find answers to your law-related questions. Many guides provide step-by-step information, as well as sample forms, for common legal procedures.
- Abstract of Judgment
- Bank Levy: Collect Your Judgment from the Debtor’s Bank Account
- Claim of Exemption - Bank Levy
- Claim of Exemption: Wage Garnishment
- Debtor's Examination
- Enforcement of Judgments
- Exemption from the Enforcement of Judgments
- Memorandum of Costs after Judgment
- Motion to Pay Judgment in Installments
- Motion to Set Aside (Relief from Default Judgment)
- Renewal of Judgment
- Wage Garnishment: Collect Your Judgment from the Debtor's Paychecks
- Withdrawing Funds from a Blocked Account
