Collecting Your Judgment in New Haven County
You won in Connecticut — now let's get you paid. Here's how judgment collection works in New Haven County, and where to file locally.
Where to file in New Haven County
Local court
New Haven Superior Court — Small Claims
235 Church St, New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 503-6800
Who enforces the order
The New Haven 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 Connecticut law. See the full Connecticut guide for forms, fees, and deadlines.
Debtor's asset exam
Form JD-CV-54 (Petition for Examination of Judgment Debtor / Notice of Hearing)Examination of Judgment Debtor (C.G.S. 52-397)
Wage garnishment
Form JD-CV-3 (Wage Execution Proceedings - Application, Order, Execution); JD-CV-3a (Exemption and Modification Claim Form, Wage Execution)Up to Lesser of 25% of weekly disposable earnings, or the amount by which disposable earnings exceed 40x the higher of the federal or Connecticut minimum wage (C.G.S. 52-361a)
Bank levy
Form JD-CV-24 (Financial Institution Execution Proceedings - natural person); JD-CV-24N (non-natural person); JD-CV-24a (Exemption Claim Form)Financial Institution Execution (bank execution)
Property lien
Record a judgment lien certificate on the land records of the town where the real property is located (C.G.S. 52-380a).
Doing it yourself in New Haven County
Connecticut'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.
New Haven County Judgment Collection FAQ
Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In New Haven County, that is typically New Haven Superior Court — Small Claims, 235 Church St, New Haven, CT 06510 ((203) 503-6800). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.
The New Haven 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 New Haven 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 Connecticut
General information about collecting a money judgment in New Haven County, Connecticut — not legal advice. Court locations, fees, and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the local court before filing.
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