Collecting Your Judgment in Hot Springs County
You won in Wyoming — now let's get you paid. Here's how judgment collection works in Hot Springs County, and where to file locally.
Where to file in Hot Springs County
Local court
Hot Springs County Courthouse
415 Arapahoe Street, Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-3323
Who enforces the order
The Hot Springs 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 Wyoming law. See the full Wyoming guide for forms, fees, and deadlines.
Debtor's asset exam
Form No statewide self-help form; conducted under Wyoming Rule of Civil Procedure 69 (depositions/discovery in aid of execution)Proceedings in aid of execution / judgment debtor examination (post-judgment discovery)
Wage garnishment
Form Writ of Continuing Garnishment (Request for Writ of Continuing Garnishment + Writ of Continuing Garnishment + Order for Service + Answer + Notice of Right to Hearing) — self-help forms on courts.state.wy.usUp to Lesser of 25% of disposable weekly earnings OR the amount by which disposable weekly earnings exceed 30x the federal minimum wage (tracks the federal CCPA cap)
Bank levy
Form Post Judgment Writ of Non-Continuing Garnishment (Request for Issuance + Writ + Order for Service + Verified Answer + Notice of Right to Hearing) — self-help forms on courts.state.wy.usWrit of (Non-Continuing) Garnishment — bank accounts and money held by third parties
Property lien
File and record a certified transcript/abstract of the judgment with the county clerk of the county where the debtor owns real estate; the judgment becomes a lien on the debtor's real estate from the day and time the transcript is recorded (Wyo. Stat. § 1-17-302 / § 5-9-138).
Doing it yourself in Hot Springs County
Wyoming'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.
Hot Springs County Judgment Collection FAQ
Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In Hot Springs County, that is typically Hot Springs County Courthouse, 415 Arapahoe Street, Thermopolis, WY 82443 ((307) 864-3323). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.
The Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs 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 Wyoming
General information about collecting a money judgment in Hot Springs County, Wyoming — not legal advice. Court locations, fees, and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the local court before filing.
Have a different dispute that needs filing?
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