Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California

Re: jurisdiction for enforcing judgments

A judgment rendered in a California State Court is enforceable throughout California. The method of enforcement will dictate whether the procedures follwed by a different county must be employed; but typically, one need only deal with the court that issued the judgment.

Generally speaking, a California state court judgment is also enforceable in any other state of the U.S.

The methods of enforcement of a Federal Court judgment vary depending upon certain facts; I will assume that your question relates only to a state court judgment.

If you need assistance enforcing a judgment, you should seek out an attorney with experience in collections and collection litigation. We are collection attorneys practicing throughout the State of California, and if/when you are ready to proceed, please feel free to call or email.

Re: jurisdiction for enforcing judgments

Yes

Re: jurisdiction for enforcing judgments

You would want to obtain a writ of execution specifically addressed to the sheriff or marshals of the county where the assets are located, deliver it, the copies, and the fee to the sheriff or marshals, and provide them with specific instructions of how they are to proceed. Known bank accounts and paychecks are the easiest to levy against. Business proceeds can get a little dicey.