What is a post-judgment discovery?
Post-judgment discovery is a type of court-ordered action that can be taken in Washington State after a creditor has already obtained a judgment in a court of law. It is used by creditors in order to determine what assets the debtor may have which can be used to satisfy the debt. Generally, post-judgment discovery can take the form of a writ of execution, where a sheriff is ordered to seize assets from the debtor in order to pay the debt. Alternatively, post-judgment discovery can also include the use of subpoenas to require third-party entities to disclose the debtor’s assets, such as bank account records, to help creditors obtain what they are owed. Additionally, creditors can sometimes use standard court orders to threaten to attach liens on certain kinds of assets—such as real estate, boats or cars—in order to recover the debt. Post-judgment discovery is generally only used as a last resort, as it can be a time-consuming and costly process. However, it is an important tool for creditors in ensuring that they receive what is owed to them.
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