Collecting Your Judgment in Morton County
You won in North Dakota — now let's get you paid. Here's how judgment collection works in Morton County, and where to file locally.
Where to file in Morton County
Local court
Morton County District Court
210 2nd Avenue NW, Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 667-3355
Who enforces the order
The Morton 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 North Dakota law. See the full North Dakota guide for forms, fees, and deadlines.
Debtor's asset exam
Form NDCC ch. 28-25 (proceedings supplementary to execution)Order for examination of the judgment debtor (supplementary proceedings; NDCC 28-25-02)
Wage garnishment
Form Garnishee Summons + Garnishment Disclosure (statutory forms under NDCC ch. 32-09.1)Up to Lesser of 25% of disposable earnings for the week, or the amount by which disposable earnings exceed 40x the federal minimum hourly wage; the maximum is further reduced by $20 for each dependent family member residing with the debtor
Bank levy
Form Garnishee Summons + Garnishment Disclosure (NDCC ch. 32-09.1); Writ of Execution (NDCC ch. 28-21)Garnishment of bank account / Execution levy
Property lien
A docketed money judgment is a lien on all real property of the debtor in the county where it is docketed with the clerk of district court (NDCC 28-20-13). To reach property in other counties, the creditor files a transcript of judgment with the clerk of district court in each such county.
Doing it yourself in Morton County
North Dakota'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.
Morton County Judgment Collection FAQ
Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In Morton County, that is typically Morton County District Court, 210 2nd Avenue NW, Mandan, ND 58554 ((701) 667-3355). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.
The Morton 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 Morton 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 North Dakota
General information about collecting a money judgment in Morton County, North Dakota — not legal advice. Court locations, fees, and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the local court before filing.
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