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How to Collect on a Judgment

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective June 1, 2024

This guide provides instructions on how to collect money after a court has awarded a judgment in your favor. It explains the steps needed to get the money, which may involve serving questions to the person who owes the money or filing specific court forms.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This information is used by someone who has already won a money judgment in court and needs to take steps to collect the money owed to them.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What does this form guide me through?
This guide explains the steps for collecting a money judgment after a court has awarded it to you. It covers everything from asking the person who owes the money to filing a Writ of Garnishment.
What kind of fees might I have to pay?
Fees mentioned include costs for issuing a Writ of Garnishment, copying documents, service fees, and certification fees.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect June 1, 2024.

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