Collecting Your Judgment in Calaveras County

You won in California — now let's get you paid. Here's how judgment collection works in Calaveras County, and where to file locally.

10 years (renewable)

Judgment good for

10% per annum (7% if the debtor is a public/government entity). Reduced to 5% for qualifying individual consumer/medical-debt judgments entered or renewed on/after Jan 1, 2023.

Interest

Available

Wage garnishment

Calaveras

County

Where to file in Calaveras County

Local court

Calaveras County Superior Court

400 Government Center Drive, San Andreas, CA 95249

(209) 754-9800

Who enforces the order

The Calaveras 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 California law. See the full California guide for forms, fees, and deadlines.

Debtor's asset exam

Form EJ-125 (Application and Order for Appearance and Examination) — civil; SC-134 in small claims

Order to Appear for Examination (Debtor's Examination)

Wage garnishment

Form WG-001 (Application for Earnings Withholding Order) → WG-002 (Earnings Withholding Order); requires EJ-130 Writ of Execution first

Up to Up to 25% of disposable earnings under CCP § 706.050; the self-help guide describes it as 'up to 20%' of take-home pay after the lower-of formula (amount over 40x state minimum wage)

Bank levy

Form EJ-130 (Writ of Execution)

Writ of Execution + bank levy

Property lien

Record an Abstract of Judgment (EJ-001) with the county recorder in each county where the debtor owns or later acquires real property (CCP § 697.310).

We'll prepare your Calaveras County collection paperwork

Flat $299 — we prepare your California enforcement forms and a step-by-step playbook for filing in Calaveras County. You file them; we never take a cut of what you collect (collection firms take 33–50%).

Calaveras County Judgment Collection FAQ

Where do I file to collect my judgment in Calaveras County?

Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In Calaveras County, that is typically Calaveras County Superior Court, 400 Government Center Drive, San Andreas, CA 95249 ((209) 754-9800). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.

Who actually seizes the money or property in Calaveras County?

The Calaveras 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 we list the step in your playbook.

Can you prepare my California collection forms for me?

Yes. For a flat $299 we prepare your California-specific enforcement forms and a step-by-step playbook for filing in Calaveras County. You file them with the court and sheriff; we don't take any percentage of what you collect.

Nearby counties in California

Los Angeles County San Diego County Orange County Riverside County San Bernardino County Santa Clara County

General information about collecting a money judgment in Calaveras County, California — not legal advice. Court locations, fees, and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the local court before filing.

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