Collecting Your Judgment in Colfax County
You won in Nebraska — now let's get you paid. Here's how judgment collection works in Colfax County, and where to file locally.
Where to file in Colfax County
Local court
Colfax County Courthouse
411 E. 11th St., Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-8518
Who enforces the order
The Colfax 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 Nebraska law. See the full Nebraska guide for forms, fees, and deadlines.
Debtor's asset exam
Examination of Judgment Debtor (proceedings in aid of execution)
Wage garnishment
Form CC 3:7 (Garnishment Summons – wages); CC 3:8B (Notice to Judgment Debtor); CC 3:8N (Request for Hearing on Garnishment); CC 3:8J (Garnishment Type D Instructions & Interrogatories); CC 3:8P (garnishment form)Up to Lesser of 25% of disposable earnings (15% if head of family) OR the amount by which weekly disposable earnings exceed 30x the federal minimum hourly wage
Bank levy
Form CC 3:7 (Garnishment Summons) with garnishment interrogatories; CC 3:8B (Notice to Judgment Debtor)Garnishment (non-earnings) / Execution
Property lien
District court judgments are a lien on the debtor's real estate in that county from entry. County court judgments do NOT automatically lien real estate — a certified transcript of the county-court judgment must be filed in the district court of the county where the real estate is located to create the lien.
We'll prepare your Colfax County collection paperwork
Flat $299 — we prepare your Nebraska enforcement forms and a step-by-step playbook for filing in Colfax County. You file them; we never take a cut of what you collect (collection firms take 33–50%).
Colfax County Judgment Collection FAQ
Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In Colfax County, that is typically Colfax County Courthouse, 411 E. 11th St., Schuyler, NE 68661 ((402) 352-8518). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.
The Colfax 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 Nebraska-specific enforcement forms and a step-by-step playbook for filing in Colfax County. You file them with the court and sheriff; we don't take any percentage of what you collect.
Nearby counties in Nebraska
General information about collecting a money judgment in Colfax County, Nebraska — not legal advice. Court locations, fees, and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the local court before filing.
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