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Collecting Your Judgment in Dixie County

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

20 years (renewable)
Judgment good for
Set quarterly by the Florida Chief Financial Officer; 8.25% per annum for Q2 2026 (Apr 1 - Jun 30, 2026)
Interest
Available
Wage garnishment
Dixie
County

Where to file in Dixie County

Local court

Dixie County Courthouse

214 NE 351 Hwy, Cross City, FL 32628

(352) 498-1200

Who enforces the order

The Dixie 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 Florida law. See the full Florida guide for forms, fees, and deadlines.

Debtor's asset exam

Form Florida Rules of Civil Procedure Form 1.977 (Fact Information Sheet - individuals); Form 1.977(b) / 7.343 for small claims

Fact Information Sheet (sworn financial disclosure); deposition/examination of judgment debtor also available

Wage garnishment

Form Motion for Writ of Garnishment / Writ of Garnishment (continuing writ for wages under Fla. Stat. 77.0305); Claim of Exemption and Request for Hearing form

Up to For non-head-of-family debtors: lesser of 25% of disposable earnings or the amount exceeding 30x the federal minimum wage (federal CCPA limit). HEAD OF FAMILY: see exemptions - largely or entirely exempt.

Bank levy

Form Motion for Writ of Garnishment / Writ of Garnishment (Fla. Stat. Chapter 77); Claim of Exemption and Request for Hearing

Writ of Garnishment (on bank accounts / non-wage assets held by a third party)

Property lien

Record a certified copy of the judgment with the clerk of the circuit court (official records) in each county where the debtor owns or later acquires real property (Fla. Stat. 55.10). For PERSONAL property, file a Judgment Lien Certificate with the Florida Department of State (Fla. Stat. 55.202).

Doing it yourself in Dixie County

Florida'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.

Dixie County Judgment Collection FAQ

Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In Dixie County, that is typically Dixie County Courthouse, 214 NE 351 Hwy, Cross City, FL 32628 ((352) 498-1200). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.

The Dixie 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 Dixie 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 Dixie County, Florida — not legal advice. Court locations, fees, and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the local court before filing.

Have a different dispute that needs filing?

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