Can a website developer withhold a domain transfer after losing a small claims case?

After a small claims court settlement for a website, can the provider of the website hold the website without releasing it? Do I need to file a return of property?

There wasn't any specific order regarding the website. All it was was this:

Plaintiff in person. Defendant in person and by Counsel. Cause submitted. Evidence heard. The Magistrate, having taken this matter under advisement, now issues the following Findings and Order: 1. In June of 2025 the Plaintiff hired the Defendant to create a website. The plaintiff paid the amount of $900.00 and the parties initially agreed to have the site completed in about a month. After multiple delays, discussions and extensions the defendant delivered the website to the plaintiff on November 11, 2025. The plaintiff testified that he never received a preview of the website. The defendant testified that the website had approximately 50 to 100 views in November and December and, therefore, was active. The plaintiff reported multiple glitches to the defendant. Ultimately, prior to Court, the glitches were fixed and the website is fully operational. The plaintiff is seeking a full refund in the amount of $900.00 asserting that the defendant did not timely complete the parties' agreement. The defendant asserts that the normal cost for a website would be approximately $2,300.00 and that he gave the plaintiff a significant discount as communicated at the initiation of the agreement. The evidence presented by both parties at trial shows that they never had a meeting of the minds for specific dates for completion and performance of the website. Each party asserted dates and/or requirements, but neither agreed and/or signed to the other's deadlines or requests. Ultimately, the website is up and functioning and, therefore, the agreement was fulfilled. The plaintiff has received what he paid for. Judgment for Defendant on Plaintiff's claim. Costs to Plaintiff. Costs paid. Court to notify Plaintiff. Clerk to notify Defendant.

Yes, he's purposely not responding to my emails. I can't transfer the domain to my ownership due to the link he sent that expired. He didn't state it would expire so now I can't access my website.

No.