Civil postjudgment debts should not be transferred to another district simply because the debtor resides in another district. The nationwide enforcement provision of the Federal Debt Collection Procedures Act, 28 U.S.C. § 3004(b), can be used to enforce collection in another district. A debt should be transferred to another district if it is in the best interests of the United States to do so (e.g., state law preclude the United States from using the Federal Debt Collection Procedures Act enforcement provisions).

Instances will arise when a Financial Litigation/Asset Recovery Unit requires the assistance of another United States Attorneys’ office to help collect on a judgment. For example, an “assist” might be needed when: (1) a debtor has assets or is employed in another district and the assistance of that district is needed to attach the debtor’s assets or garnish the debtor’s wages; (2) there are multiple debtors on one debt and they reside in other districts; or (3) to obtain essential information necessary to utilize Federal Debt Collection Procedures Act provisions. See USAP 4-9.100.001.

[added May 2018]