Collecting Your Judgment in Humphreys County

You won in Mississippi — now let's get you paid. Here's how judgment collection works in Humphreys County, and where to file locally.

7 years (renewable)

Judgment good for

Set by the judge — for judgments founded on a sale or contract, interest accrues at the contract rate; all other judgments bear interest at a per-annum rate set by the judge from a date the judge deems fair (no earlier than the complaint filing). 8% is the rate commonly applied.

Interest

Available

Wage garnishment

Humphreys

County

Where to file in Humphreys County

Local court

Humphreys County Courthouse

102 Castleman Street, Belzoni, MS 39038

(662) 247-1740

Who enforces the order

The Humphreys 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 Mississippi law. See the full Mississippi guide for forms, fees, and deadlines.

Debtor's asset exam

Form Motion for examination of judgment debtor (Miss. Code §§ 13-1-261 to 13-1-271; no statewide self-help form)

Examination of Judgment Debtor by Judgment Creditor

Wage garnishment

Form Writ of Garnishment on judgment (statutory form, Miss. Code § 11-35-5); issued by the circuit/county court clerk — no statewide self-help form code

Up to Lesser of 25% of weekly disposable earnings OR the amount by which disposable earnings exceed 30x the federal minimum hourly wage — but wages are ENTIRELY EXEMPT for the first 30 days after service of the writ

Bank levy

Form Writ of Garnishment (Miss. Code §§ 11-35-1 et seq., form per § 11-35-5); issued by the court clerk

Writ of Garnishment (non-wage — bank accounts, receivables, debts owed by third parties)

Property lien

A judgment becomes a lien on the debtor's real property in a county only when it is ENROLLED on that county's judgment roll by the circuit clerk (Miss. Code §§ 11-7-191, 11-7-195, 11-7-197). For property in another county, file a certified copy/abstract of the judgment with that county's circuit clerk to enroll it there.

We'll prepare your Humphreys County collection paperwork

Flat $299 — we prepare your Mississippi enforcement forms and a step-by-step playbook for filing in Humphreys County. You file them; we never take a cut of what you collect (collection firms take 33–50%).

Humphreys County Judgment Collection FAQ

Where do I file to collect my judgment in Humphreys County?

Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In Humphreys County, that is typically Humphreys County Courthouse, 102 Castleman Street, Belzoni, MS 39038 ((662) 247-1740). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.

Who actually seizes the money or property in Humphreys County?

The Humphreys 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.

Can you prepare my Mississippi collection forms for me?

Yes. For a flat $299 we prepare your Mississippi-specific enforcement forms and a step-by-step playbook for filing in Humphreys County. You file them with the court and sheriff; we don't take any percentage of what you collect.

Nearby counties in Mississippi

Hinds County Harrison County DeSoto County Rankin County Jackson County Madison County

General information about collecting a money judgment in Humphreys County, Mississippi — not legal advice. Court locations, fees, and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the local court before filing.

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