Collecting Your Judgment in Chouteau County
You won in Montana — now let's get you paid. Here's how judgment collection works in Chouteau County, and where to file locally.
Where to file in Chouteau County
Local court
Chouteau County Courthouse
1308 Franklin Street, Fort Benton, MT 59442
(406) 622-5023
Who enforces the order
The Chouteau 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 Montana law. See the full Montana guide for forms, fees, and deadlines.
Debtor's asset exam
Debtor's Examination / Debtor's Hearing (proceedings supplementary to execution)
Wage garnishment
Form Writ of Execution (statewide self-help form, courts.mt.gov/forms/judgement)Up to Lesser of 25% of disposable earnings OR the amount by which weekly disposable earnings exceed 30x the federal minimum hourly wage (support orders allow 50–65%)
Bank levy
Form Writ of Execution (statewide self-help form)Writ of Execution (levy on bank account)
Property lien
From the time the judgment is docketed it becomes a lien on all the debtor's real property in that county (MCA 25-9-301). To lien property in another county, file a transcript/abstract of the judgment with that county's clerk (MCA 25-9-302).
We'll prepare your Chouteau County collection paperwork
Flat $299 — we prepare your Montana enforcement forms and a step-by-step playbook for filing in Chouteau County. You file them; we never take a cut of what you collect (collection firms take 33–50%).
Chouteau County Judgment Collection FAQ
Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In Chouteau County, that is typically Chouteau County Courthouse, 1308 Franklin Street, Fort Benton, MT 59442 ((406) 622-5023). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.
The Chouteau 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 Montana-specific enforcement forms and a step-by-step playbook for filing in Chouteau County. You file them with the court and sheriff; we don't take any percentage of what you collect.
Nearby counties in Montana
General information about collecting a money judgment in Chouteau County, Montana — not legal advice. Court locations, fees, and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the local court before filing.
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