Collecting Your Judgment in Smith County
You won in Mississippi — now let's get you paid. Here's how judgment collection works in Smith County, and where to file locally.
Where to file in Smith County
Local court
Smith County Courthouse
200 Courthouse Square, Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-4751
Who enforces the order
The Smith 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 codeUp 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 clerkWrit 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.
Doing it yourself in Smith County
Mississippi'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.
Smith County Judgment Collection FAQ
Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In Smith County, that is typically Smith County Courthouse, 200 Courthouse Square, Raleigh, MS 39153 ((601) 782-4751). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.
The Smith 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 Smith 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 Mississippi
General information about collecting a money judgment in Smith County, Mississippi — not legal advice. Court locations, fees, and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the local court before filing.
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