Collecting Money on a Civil Judgment
Points to Consider | Small Claims Cases | Directions for Filing
If you sued someone for money and received a judgment against that person, you have the right to collect that money.
Q: How much can I collect?
A: The amount of your judgment plus any interest that has accrued during the time the other party pays
Q: How can I collect?
A: There are several ways to collect your money. Please note, the Court will not jail a defendant for nonpayment in a civil matter.
- If the other party has the money and is present at the trial, they may pay right then.
- If the other party does not have the money at that time, and you both agree, a payment plan may be established.
- If the defendant is not present and a default is issued, the defendant has 21 days to pay the amount due.