Collecting Your Judgment in Montezuma County
You won in Colorado — now let's get you paid. Here's how judgment collection works in Montezuma County, and where to file locally.
Where to file in Montezuma County
Local court
Montezuma County Combined Court
865 North Park Street, Suite 100, Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-1111
Who enforces the order
The Montezuma 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 Colorado law. See the full Colorado guide for forms, fees, and deadlines.
Debtor's asset exam
Form JDF 105 SC (Pattern Interrogatories - Individual); JDF 108 SC (Pattern Interrogatories - Business)Interrogatories to Judgment Debtor (written, under C.R.C.P. 69 / Rule 369); disclosure hearing available if debtor fails to answer
Wage garnishment
Form CRCP Form 26 (Writ of Continuing Garnishment); Form 27 (Calculation of Amount of Exempt Earnings); Form 28 (Objection to Calculation)Up to Lesser of 20% of disposable earnings for the week, or the amount by which disposable earnings exceed 40x the state/federal minimum wage (reduced from 25% to 20% by HB19-1189)
Bank levy
Form CRCP Form 29 (with Form 30 Claim of Exemption); Form 32 for judgment debtor that is a business entityWrit of Garnishment with Notice of Exemption and Pending Levy (bank accounts / non-earnings assets)
Property lien
Record a Transcript of Judgment (certified by the clerk) with the county clerk and recorder in any county where the debtor owns or later acquires real estate; lien attaches from the time of recording (C.R.S. 13-52-102).
Doing it yourself in Montezuma County
Colorado'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.
Montezuma County Judgment Collection FAQ
Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In Montezuma County, that is typically Montezuma County Combined Court, 865 North Park Street, Suite 100, Cortez, CO 81321 ((970) 565-1111). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.
The Montezuma 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 Montezuma 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 Colorado
General information about collecting a money judgment in Montezuma County, Colorado — not legal advice. Court locations, fees, and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the local court before filing.
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