Collecting Your Judgment in Jefferson County
You won in Indiana — now let's get you paid. Here's how judgment collection works in Jefferson County, and where to file locally.
Where to file in Jefferson County
Local court
Jefferson Superior Court
300 East Main Street, Madison, IN 47250
(812) 265-8914
Who enforces the order
The Jefferson 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.
We'll prepare your Jefferson County collection paperwork
Flat $299 — we prepare your Indiana enforcement forms and a step-by-step playbook for filing in Jefferson County. You file them; we never take a cut of what you collect (collection firms take 33–50%).
Jefferson County Judgment Collection FAQ
Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In Jefferson County, that is typically Jefferson Superior Court, 300 East Main Street, Madison, IN 47250 ((812) 265-8914). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.
The Jefferson 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 Indiana-specific enforcement forms and a step-by-step playbook for filing in Jefferson County. You file them with the court and sheriff; we don't take any percentage of what you collect.
Nearby counties in Indiana
General information about collecting a money judgment in Jefferson County, Indiana — not legal advice. Court locations, fees, and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the local court before filing.
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