Collecting Your Judgment in Jefferson County
You won in Missouri — 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 County Circuit Court
300 Main Street, Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-5443
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 Missouri law. See the full Missouri guide for forms, fees, and deadlines.
Debtor's asset exam
Examination of Judgment Debtor (supplementary proceeding)
Wage garnishment
Form CV92 (Garnishment Application and Order); CV110 (Interrogatories to Garnishee); CV96 (Affidavit/Judgment Debtor's Claim for Exemption)Up to Lesser of 25% of disposable earnings (10% if head of family) OR the amount by which weekly disposable earnings exceed 30x the federal minimum wage
Bank levy
Form CV92 (Garnishment Application and Order); CV91 (Execution Application and Order); CV110 (Interrogatories to Garnishee)Garnishment / Execution (non-wage)
Property lien
Judgments of circuit courts (and the supreme court, court of appeals, federal courts in MO) are automatically liens on the debtor's real estate in the county where the court sits (RSMo 511.350). Associate-division judgments must be filed with the circuit clerk (RSMo 517.141/517.151) to become a lien. Small claims and municipal-division judgments are NOT liens on real estate.
We'll prepare your Jefferson County collection paperwork
Flat $299 — we prepare your Missouri 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 County Circuit Court, 300 Main Street, Hillsboro, MO 63050 ((636) 797-5443). 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 Missouri-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 Missouri
General information about collecting a money judgment in Jefferson County, Missouri — not legal advice. Court locations, fees, and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the local court before filing.
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