Collecting Your Judgment in Hood River County
You won in Oregon — now let's get you paid. Here's how judgment collection works in Hood River County, and where to file locally.
Where to file in Hood River County
Local court
Hood River County Circuit Court
309 State Street, Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-3535
Who enforces the order
The Hood River 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 Oregon law. See the full Oregon guide for forms, fees, and deadlines.
Debtor's asset exam
Debtor examination (Order for Appearance / examination of judgment debtor)
Wage garnishment
Form Writ of Garnishment (ORS 18.830) + Wage Exemption Calculation form (ORS 18.840) + Notice of Exemptions / Challenge to Garnishment (ORS 18.845, 18.850). Model forms published by the Oregon Department of Justice.Up to 25% of disposable wages, OR the amount by which disposable earnings for the period exceed the protected minimum, whichever is less. Minimum protected amount is $254/week (with higher figures for longer pay periods), per ORS 18.385.
Bank levy
Form Writ of Garnishment (ORS 18.830) served on the bank as garnishee; Garnishee Response form (ORS 18.680/18.838 instructions to garnishee).Writ of Garnishment (garnishment of a financial institution / bank account)
Property lien
A money judgment entered in the County Clerk Lien Record (circuit court money awards are automatically entered) becomes a lien on the debtor's real property in that county from the date of entry (ORS 18.150). To create a lien in another county, the creditor records a certified copy / files a lien record in that county (ORS 18.152).
Doing it yourself in Hood River County
Oregon'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.
Hood River County Judgment Collection FAQ
Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In Hood River County, that is typically Hood River County Circuit Court, 309 State Street, Hood River, OR 97031 ((541) 386-3535). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.
The Hood River 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 Hood River 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 Oregon
General information about collecting a money judgment in Hood River County, Oregon — not legal advice. Court locations, fees, and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the local court before filing.
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