Collecting Your Judgment in Kauai County
You won in Hawaii — now let's get you paid. Here's how judgment collection works in Kauai County, and where to file locally.
Where to file in Kauai County
Local court
Kauai District Court
3970 Kaana Street, Room A-105, Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 482-2303
Who enforces the order
The Kauai 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.
We'll prepare your Kauai County collection paperwork
Flat $299 — we prepare your Hawaii enforcement forms and a step-by-step playbook for filing in Kauai County. You file them; we never take a cut of what you collect (collection firms take 33–50%).
Kauai County Judgment Collection FAQ
Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In Kauai County, that is typically Kauai District Court, 3970 Kaana Street, Room A-105, Lihue, HI 96766 ((808) 482-2303). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.
The Kauai 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 we list the step in your playbook.
Yes. For a flat $299 we prepare your Hawaii-specific enforcement forms and a step-by-step playbook for filing in Kauai County. You file them with the court and sheriff; we don't take any percentage of what you collect.
Nearby counties in Hawaii
General information about collecting a money judgment in Kauai County, Hawaii — not legal advice. Court locations, fees, and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the local court before filing.
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