Collecting Your Judgment in Yavapai County
You won in Arizona — now let's get you paid. Here's how judgment collection works in Yavapai County, and where to file locally.
Where to file in Yavapai County
Local court
Prescott Justice Court
120 S Cortez Street, Prescott, AZ 86303
(928) 771-3312
Who enforces the order
The Yavapai 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 Arizona law. See the full Arizona guide for forms, fees, and deadlines.
Debtor's asset exam
Debtor's Examination (order to appear / supplemental proceeding)
Wage garnishment (restricted)
Not generally available for consumer debts in this state — use a levy or lien instead.
Bank levy
Form Writ of Garnishment (Non-Earnings) (AOC garnishment packet)Writ of Garnishment of Non-Earnings (bank account garnishment)
Property lien
Record a certified copy of the judgment (or an information statement) with the county recorder in each county where the debtor owns or later acquires real property (A.R.S. § 33-961 / § 33-964).
Doing it yourself in Yavapai County
Arizona'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.
Yavapai County Judgment Collection FAQ
Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In Yavapai County, that is typically Prescott Justice Court, 120 S Cortez Street, Prescott, AZ 86303 ((928) 771-3312). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.
The Yavapai 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 Yavapai 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 Arizona
General information about collecting a money judgment in Yavapai County, Arizona — not legal advice. Court locations, fees, and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the local court before filing.
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