Collecting Your Judgment in Houston County
You won in Alabama — now let's get you paid. Here's how judgment collection works in Houston County, and where to file locally.
Where to file in Houston County
Local court
Houston County Courthouse
114 North Oates Street, Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 671-8764
Who enforces the order
The Houston County sheriff/marshal carries out levies and wage withholding once the court issues your order. Real-estate liens are recorded with the county recorder where the property sits.
Your collection options
These follow Alabama law. See the full Alabama guide for forms, fees, and deadlines.
Debtor's asset exam
Order to Appear for Oral Examination (Discovery of Assets) / Rule 69 examination
Wage garnishment
Form Process of Garnishment (AOC Form C-21)Up to 25% of disposable earnings (mirrors federal CCPA cap)
Bank levy
Form Process of Garnishment (AOC Form C-21)Process of Garnishment (of a bank/garnishee)
Property lien
Record a Certificate of Judgment in the office of the judge of probate of any county where the debtor owns or later acquires real property (Ala. Code § 6-9-210/6-9-211).
Doing it yourself in Houston County
Alabama's enforcement forms are built for self-represented creditors, and the court and sheriff fees are modest and usually recoverable from the debtor. If you'd rather hand it off entirely, judgment-recovery firms and collections attorneys typically charge 33–50% of what they recover.
Houston County Judgment Collection FAQ
Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In Houston County, that is typically Houston County Courthouse, 114 North Oates Street, Dothan, AL 36301 ((334) 671-8764). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.
The Houston County sheriff (or marshal/constable, depending on the county) carries out levies and wage withholding once the court issues the order. Contact their civil division for the current levy fee — it's a modest, recoverable cost, and the steps below cover when to pay it.
No — judgment collection isn't a service we offer. This guide covers the do-it-yourself path for Houston County step by step. If you'd rather hand it off, judgment-recovery firms and collections attorneys typically charge 33–50% of what they recover.
Nearby counties in Alabama
General information about collecting a money judgment in Houston County, Alabama — not legal advice. Court locations, fees, and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the local court before filing.
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