Collecting Your Judgment in Fountain County
You won in Indiana — now let's get you paid. Here's how judgment collection works in Fountain County, and where to file locally.
Where to file in Fountain County
Local court
Fountain County Courthouse
301 4th St, Covington, IN 47932
(765) 793-6230
Who enforces the order
The Fountain 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 Indiana law. See the full Indiana guide for forms, fees, and deadlines.
Debtor's asset exam
Form Verified Motion for Proceedings Supplemental, under Indiana Trial Rule 69(E)Proceedings Supplemental to Execution (debtor examination)
Wage garnishment
Form Order in Proceedings Supplemental (garnishment order to employer); no single statewide numbered form (Trial Rule 69 / IC 24-4.5-5-105)Up to Lesser of 25% of weekly disposable earnings, or the amount by which weekly disposable earnings exceed 30x the federal minimum wage ($217.50/wk at $7.25). On a showing of good cause the court may reduce the amount, but not below 10% of disposable earnings.
Bank levy
Form Verified Motion / Order in Proceedings Supplemental naming the bank as garnishee-defendant (Trial Rule 69(E))Garnishment of a third party (bank as garnishee-defendant) via proceedings supplemental
Property lien
A final money judgment of a circuit/superior court (or any court of record of general jurisdiction) automatically becomes a lien on the debtor's real estate in the county where the judgment is entered and indexed in the judgment docket (IC 34-55-9-2). To reach property in another county, deliver/mail a certified copy of the judgment to that county's clerk for entry in its judgment docket.
Doing it yourself in Fountain County
Indiana'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.
Fountain County Judgment Collection FAQ
Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In Fountain County, that is typically Fountain County Courthouse, 301 4th St, Covington, IN 47932 ((765) 793-6230). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.
The Fountain 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 Fountain 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 Indiana
General information about collecting a money judgment in Fountain County, Indiana — not legal advice. Court locations, fees, and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the local court before filing.
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