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A judgment lien is created automatically on any debtor property located in the Oregon county where the judgment is entered. For debtor property in another Oregon county, the creditor must record the judgment in the County Clerk Lien Record for the county where the property is located.

(3) Except as provided in ORS 18.180 to 18.190, judgment remedies for a judgment in a civil action expire 10 years after the entry of the judgment. (4) Except as provided in this subsection, judgment remedies for a judgment in a criminal action expire 20 years after the entry of the judgment.

To garnish the wages of a debtor: Complete and file a “Praecipe” form with the court. This form is available from the Trial Court Administrator's office. 2. Obtain the writ of garnishment forms and complete the necessary information.

Small claims are filed to resolve disputes without a lawyer. The amount claimed (including the value of property) must be $10,000 or less. If you are claiming money and property worth more than $10,000, you cannot file a Small Claim.

If you use the Claim and Notice form in Supporting Documents below, you will need one complete original to file with the Court. Upon payment of the $37 filing fee, two copies will be made and certified for service. If you need additional copies, you can purchase them for .

Information on Filing a Claim The amount claimed (including the value of property) must be $10,000 or less. You must make a ?bona fide? (good faith) effort to collect your claim from the defendant before you file. Your claim form must include a statement that you tried to resolve the issue before you filed a claim.

If you have received a judgment and the defendant refuses to pay it, you may be able to have his or her wages or bank account garnished. The court does not provide garnishment forms. The forms may be purchased at a store that sells legal forms.

The Oregon statute of limitations for most personal injury claims is two years from the injury or accident date. The two-year deadline applies in most cases, including slip and fall accidents, car accidents, dog bites, medical malpractice, and premises liability claims.

The original claim form including all copies must be filed with the Small Claims Department. At the time of filing, you must pay: $37.00. No personal checks accepted. Make cashier's check or money order payable to ?LINN COUNTY JUSTICE COURT?.