A judgment is entered when the clerk signs and files it. The judgment is the final decision after a lawsuit.A confession of judgment ("COJ") in New York is a way for a party to obtain a judgment without the need to bring a lawsuit. Intheblanks form required for any matter originating and electronically filed in Supreme or Surrogate's Courts in Richmond County. You can demand proof of debt from the creditor or sheriff including the judgment. A tax warrant is equivalent to a civil judgment against you, and protects New York State's interests and priority in the collection of outstanding tax debt. Customer: I got served a notice on a civil court date (oweing an amount under 3,600) what happens in court?? Will they Garnish wages then???? I was served a certified letter from Suffolk County NY Sherriffs stating they are enforcing a judgment against me in. A "record" can be a court judgment, order, decree, or letter of appointment.