Collecting Your Judgment in Custer County
You won in Nebraska — now let's get you paid. Here's how judgment collection works in Custer County, and where to file locally.
Where to file in Custer County
Local court
Custer County Courthouse
431 S. 10th Ave., Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2241
Who enforces the order
The Custer 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.
Doing it yourself in Custer County
Nebraska'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.
Custer County Judgment Collection FAQ
Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In Custer County, that is typically Custer County Courthouse, 431 S. 10th Ave., Broken Bow, NE 68822 ((308) 872-2241). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.
The Custer 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 Custer 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 Nebraska
General information about collecting a money judgment in Custer County, Nebraska — not legal advice. Court locations, fees, and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the local court before filing.
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