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Discovery in Aid
Supplementary proceedings to locate the debtor's assets for collection.
Pa.R.C.P. 3117
Notice: Judgment collection procedures can be complex and vary by court and county. This information is provided for educational purposes. For guidance specific to your judgment, consult with a licensed Pennsylvania attorney.
Discovery Methods
Interrogatories to Judgment Debtor
Written questions the debtor must answer under oath about their finances.
Employment and income sources
Bank accounts (names, account numbers, balances)
Real property owned
Vehicles owned
Investments and retirement accounts
Debts owed to the debtor by third parties
Business interests
Subpoenas to Third Parties
Compel banks, employers, or others to produce the debtor's financial records.
Bank statements and account information
Employment and payroll records
Investment account statements
Insurance policy information
Debtor's Examination
Oral examination of the debtor under oath about their assets and finances.
Face-to-face questioning about all assets
Follow-up on interrogatory responses
Discovery of hidden or transferred assets
Strategy Tip
Discovery in aid of execution is essential when you don't know what assets the debtor has. Start with interrogatories, then use subpoenas for verification.