Collecting Your Judgment in Honolulu County
You won in Hawaii — now let's get you paid. Here's how judgment collection works in Honolulu County, and where to file locally.
Where to file in Honolulu County
Local court
Honolulu District Court
1111 Alakea St, Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 538-5100
Who enforces the order
The Honolulu 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 Hawaii law. See the full Hawaii guide for forms, fees, and deadlines.
Debtor's asset exam
Examination of judgment debtor (oral examination) / examination when no property known
Wage garnishment
Form Garnishee Information / Notice to the Debtor (Form 3DC27); Hawai'i Law and Federal Law Garnishment Worksheet (Form 3DC27C); Garnishee Summons and Order (Form 3CE153, circuit court)Up to Hawaii formula (HRS 652-1): garnishee withholds 5% of the first $100/month of disposable earnings, 10% of the next $100/month, and 20% of all sums over $200/month. Employer must use whichever of Hawaii or federal (25% / 30x fed. min. wage) law is MORE favorable to the employee.
Bank levy
Form Garnishee Summons and Order (e.g., Form 3CE153 circuit / district-court garnishee forms)Garnishment of moneys (bank as garnishee) under HRS 652; or levy under writ of execution (HRS 651)
Property lien
Record a certified copy of the judgment with the Bureau of Conveyances (and/or Land Court for registered land) to create a lien on the debtor's real property; recording in the bureau gives statewide effect.
Doing it yourself in Honolulu County
Hawaii'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.
Honolulu County Judgment Collection FAQ
Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In Honolulu County, that is typically Honolulu District Court, 1111 Alakea St, Honolulu, HI 96813 ((808) 538-5100). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.
The Honolulu 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 Honolulu 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 Hawaii
General information about collecting a money judgment in Honolulu County, Hawaii — not legal advice. Court locations, fees, and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the local court before filing.
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