Collecting Your Judgment in Franklin County
You won in Idaho — now let's get you paid. Here's how judgment collection works in Franklin County, and where to file locally.
Where to file in Franklin County
Local court
Franklin County Courthouse
39 W. Oneida, Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-0877
Who enforces the order
The Franklin 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 Idaho law. See the full Idaho guide for forms, fees, and deadlines.
Debtor's asset exam
Form Motion and Affidavit for Examination of Judgment Debtor under I.C. 11-501; Order for Examination of Judgment Debtor under I.C. 11-501 (Idaho Judicial Branch forms)Examination of judgment debtor (proceedings supplementary to execution)
Wage garnishment
Form Writ of Continuous Garnishment / Writ of Execution with garnishment (issued by the clerk; served by sheriff)Up to Lesser of 25% of weekly disposable earnings, or the amount by which weekly disposable earnings exceed 30x the federal minimum wage.
Bank levy
Form Writ of Execution with Notice of Garnishment (served on the bank as garnishee)Garnishment of a financial institution / levy under writ of execution
Property lien
Record a transcript or abstract of the judgment (certified by the clerk) with the county recorder in any county where the debtor owns real property (Idaho Code 10-1110); the lien attaches from the time of recording. The abstract must contain the court/case title and number, names of creditors and debtors, time of entry, and amount.
Doing it yourself in Franklin County
Idaho'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.
Franklin County Judgment Collection FAQ
Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In Franklin County, that is typically Franklin County Courthouse, 39 W. Oneida, Preston, ID 83263 ((208) 852-0877). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.
The Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Idaho
General information about collecting a money judgment in Franklin County, Idaho — not legal advice. Court locations, fees, and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the local court before filing.
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