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Collecting Your Judgment in Treasure County

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

10 years (renewable)
Judgment good for
Bank prime loan rate (Federal Reserve H.15) on the day judgment is entered, PLUS 3% (not compounded). If the judgment involves a contractual obligation specifying a rate, the contract rate applies.
Interest
Available
Wage garnishment
Treasure
County

Where to file in Treasure County

Local court

Treasure County Courthouse

307 Rapelje Street, Hysham, MT 59038

(406) 342-5547

Who enforces the order

The Treasure 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 Treasure County collection paperwork

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

Treasure County Judgment Collection FAQ

Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In Treasure County, that is typically Treasure County Courthouse, 307 Rapelje Street, Hysham, MT 59038 ((406) 342-5547). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.

The Treasure 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 Treasure County. You file them with the court and sheriff; we don't take any percentage of what you collect.

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

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