In most states in this country, the judgment creditor can immediately seek a write of execution to levy upon a judgment debtor's assets. In your situation, since you paid the money regarding the small claims matter to the court clerk that you owe, I would write the judgment creditor a letter to this effect so as to conclude the legal dispute and get a signed and filed full satisfaction of judgment so that you do not have to worry about any levy or garnishment proceedings.If your employer is served with a wage garnishment by the judgment creditor, I would serve and file a claim of exemption with the court on the grounds that the satisfaction of the judgment has been paid to the court clerk by you.