Collecting Your Judgment in Washington County
You won in Rhode Island — now let's get you paid. Here's how judgment collection works in Washington County, and where to file locally.
Where to file in Washington County
Local court
McGrath Judicial Complex - Washington County District Court
4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 782-4121
Who enforces the order
The Washington 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 Rhode Island law. See the full Rhode Island guide for forms, fees, and deadlines.
Debtor's asset exam
Supplementary proceedings (examination of judgment debtor) / debtor's examination citation
Wage garnishment
Form Trustee process (G.L. ch. 10-5) - obtained by motion for permission to make a wage attachment after judgment/supplementary process; writs returnable to court (typically 30 days) and served on each payday.Up to 25% of disposable earnings (federal CCPA cap). RI floor: wages are exempt if the debtor earns 30x federal minimum wage or less; between 30x and 40x, only the amount over 30x is reachable; above 40x, the first 75% is exempt and 25% reachable.
Bank levy
Form Trustee process under R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 10-5 (attachment of goods, chattels, and credits in the hands of a trustee, including a bank).Trustee process / attachment of goods, effects, and credits (bank account)
Property lien
A money judgment is not an automatic statewide lien. The creditor obtains an execution and levies on the debtor's real estate (R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 9-26); recording the levied execution in the land evidence records of the city/town where the property sits creates the lien. The execution/levy is a lien on the real estate.
We'll prepare your Washington County collection paperwork
Flat $299 — we prepare your Rhode Island enforcement forms and a step-by-step playbook for filing in Washington County. You file them; we never take a cut of what you collect (collection firms take 33–50%).
Washington County Judgment Collection FAQ
Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In Washington County, that is typically McGrath Judicial Complex - Washington County District Court, 4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879 ((401) 782-4121). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.
The Washington 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 Rhode Island-specific enforcement forms and a step-by-step playbook for filing in Washington County. You file them with the court and sheriff; we don't take any percentage of what you collect.
Nearby counties in Rhode Island
General information about collecting a money judgment in Washington County, Rhode Island — not legal advice. Court locations, fees, and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the local court before filing.
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