Miscellaneous

When does the sheriff serve a writ of possession?

When does the sheriff serve a writ of possession?

The Sheriff will typically serve a 5-day Notice to Vacate within three business days after receiving the writ. The eviction is scheduled as soon as possible after the expiration of the 5-day period.

Can a sheriff guarantee service in a civil case?

The Sheriff provides a cost effective, credible service and successfully serves most defendants. However, the case is civil in nature and the Sheriff cannot utilize criminal investigative tactics such as stakeouts or computer inquiries (DMV, arrest records, etc.) to serve process, therefore we cannot guarantee service.

What is the civil section of the sheriff’s office?

The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office Civil Section is charged with the statutory responsibility of serving and returning the judicial process and enforcing judgments and orders that originate from the Supreme Court, Circuit Courts, County Courts, and Board of County Commissioners.

Do you have to send proof of service to Sheriff?

The bank is required to remit funds to the Sheriff or explain in the memorandum of garnishee any reason for not remitting funds. A proof of service is not issued. Instead, a Return to Court detailing the Sheriff’s actions is prepared which accompanies the writ when it is returned to the court.

The Sheriff will typically serve a 5-day Notice to Vacate within three business days after receiving the writ. The eviction is scheduled as soon as possible after the expiration of the 5-day period.

How to request civil process services from Sheriff’s office?

Civil process services. Civil process is the delivery of legal and court documents by the Sheriff’s Office. You can request the service of civil process by mail or in person. You must pay all fees or deposits and provide 2 sorted copies of papers to be served when you make the request.

The Sheriff provides a cost effective, credible service and successfully serves most defendants. However, the case is civil in nature and the Sheriff cannot utilize criminal investigative tactics such as stakeouts or computer inquiries (DMV, arrest records, etc.) to serve process, therefore we cannot guarantee service.

The bank is required to remit funds to the Sheriff or explain in the memorandum of garnishee any reason for not remitting funds. A proof of service is not issued. Instead, a Return to Court detailing the Sheriff’s actions is prepared which accompanies the writ when it is returned to the court.