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Collecting Your Judgment in New London County

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

20 years (renewable)
Judgment good for
Up to 10% per year (court discretion; not automatic)
Interest
Available
Wage garnishment
New London
County

Where to file in New London County

Local court

New London Small Claims Court

112 Broad Street, New London, CT 06320

(860) 443-8346

Who enforces the order

The New London 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 London 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 London County Judgment Collection FAQ

Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In New London County, that is typically New London Small Claims Court, 112 Broad Street, New London, CT 06320 ((860) 443-8346). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.

The New London 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 London 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.

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

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