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AO 450

Judgment in a Civil Case

Federal · United States Courts · Effective November 1, 2011

This form is a court document used to officially record the final decision of a civil case. It states what the court has ordered regarding money owed or if the case is dismissed.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used after a civil case has been decided by the court, either by a jury, by a judge alone, or by a judge ruling on a motion.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is a 'Judgment in a Civil Action' that the court uses to record its final order in a civil case.
Who fills out this form?
The form is prepared by the Clerk of Court.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect November 1, 2011.

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