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My name is Lieutenant Jose L. Gonzalez and I have been the Executive Officer of Court Security and Civil Unit for the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office Court Services Bureau since September 2006. I have over 30 years of law enforcement experience and have served with the Puerto Rico Police Department, the Washington DC Metropolitan Police Department and with the Sheriff’s Office since February 1989.

During my tenure with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office I have served as a Road Patrol Deputy Sheriff, a member and Sergeant of the SWAT team for 14 years and Detective Sergeant of the District 4 Property Crimes Unit.
Thank you. 
 

NON-ENFORCEABLE CIVIL PROCESS

Please direct inquiries regarding Non-Enforceable Civil Process to 561-355-2760.

Summons, Writs of Garnishment, Notices of Tax Sale, Subpoenas and all other types of Non-Enforceable process issued in the State of Florida requiring service only: Service Fees - $40.00 each service plus a self addressed stamped envelope.

Alias or Pluries Summons will be charged the standard service fee of $40.00.

Out of State non-enforceable process --- This Office will serve the process according to Florida State Statutes unless an explicit letter of instruction accompanies each document: Service Fees - $70.00 each service plus a self addressed stamped envelope.

*** SERVICE FEES, AS ALWAYS, ARE NOT REFUNDABLE ***

ENFORCEABLE CIVIL PROCESS

Please direct all inquiries regarding Enforceable Civil Process to 561-355-2763.

WRIT OF POSSESSION

$90.00 per Writ, plus a self addressed stamped envelope.

Landlord/Tenant requirements --- The Original Writ of Possession, a copy of the Final Judgment and the Sheriff's Information Sheet.

Foreclosure requirements --- The Original Writ of Possession, a copy of the Court's Order, a copy of the Certificate of Title and the Sheriff's Information Sheet.

All Writs of Possession must be accompanied by a Sheriff's Information Sheet listing the name and phone number of the Contact Person who will meet the Deputy Sheriff on the premises and accept possession.

WRIT OF REPLEVIN - For a Checklist click here: (PDF 189Kb)

$40.00 per Defendant, as listed in the Body of the Writ, plus a $50.00 Levy fee & a self addressed stamped envelope.

Requirements:

1. The Original Writ of Replevin
2. Signed copy of the Final Judgment and/or Court Order
3. Copy of the Bond (if required by the Court to post one)
4. Cover Letter stating that the Plaintiff will provide labor, equipment and locksmith services necessary to complete the action, and indicating the name and phone number of the Contact Person who will accept possession of the property.

If the Writ of Replevin directs the seizure of a vehicle, a Cost Deposit of $200.00, in addition to service fees, is required to cover towing.

Any unused portion of the Cost Deposit will be refunded.

If you wish to have a Summons served at the same time the Writ of Replevin is executed, this Office requires a SEPARATE check for Service fees of $40.00 per Defendant, also made payable to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office. While the paperwork is processed in separate offices, they will be served together.

DISTRESS WRIT - For a Checklist click here: (PDF 189Kb)

$40.00 per Defendant, as listed in the Body of the Writ, plus a self addressed stamped envelope.

Requirements:
A Certified copy of the Distress Writ and a copy of the Bond (if required by the Court to post one).

WRIT OF EXECUTION & SHERIFF SALE

• Affidavit_for_Personal_Property (0.02 MB PDF)
• Affidavit_for_Real_Property (0.02 MB PDF)
• Documents_Needed_to_Levy (0.05 MB PDF)
• Execution Levy Creditor's Affidavit (0.06 MB PDF)
• Fee Schedule (0.06 MB PDF)
• General_Instructions_for_Levy (0.02 MB PDF)
• Levy_Instruction_Form (0.14 MB PDF)
• Replevin_And_Distress_Writ_Checklist (0.19 MB PDF)

• ALL DOCUMENTS AND FORMS RELATING TO THE LEVY MUST BE TYPED.
  NO HAND WRITTEN PAPERWORK WILL BE ACCEPTED
• All Levy Instructions must be accompanied by a Cost Deposit, Original Writ of Execution, Certified Copy of a Judgment Lien Certificate, Affidavit of Priority and other appropriate documents as listed below.

These Cost Deposits are an estimate of the costs (Sheriff's fees, Towing & Storage fees, Advertising fees, Recording fees, etc.) involved with a levy and sale. Should the actual costs incurred be greater than the Cost Deposit, the party directing the levy will be responsible for any additional charges.

CIVIL WARRANTS, ORDERS OF COMMITMENT, WRITS OF BODILY ATTACHMENT, CAPIAS, ETC.

• Please direct all inquiries regarding Civil Warrants to 561-355-1619.
• All Warrants issued from a county outside of Palm Beach County MUST be forwarded to this Office by the Sheriff's Office of the issuing county.
• All Department of Revenue Warrants: No Charge.
• Order of Commitments for Child Support to be enforced in Palm Beach County: No Charge

Requirements:

1. Two (2) Certified copies of the Writ.
2. Information Sheet which must indicate the most recent address, date of birth and description of the subject (race, sex, etc.).

Civil Writs of Bodily Attachment must be accompanied by service and levy fees of $90.00 plus a Cost Deposit for anticipated safe keeping costs. [F.S. 30.231 (2)]. The current safe keeping rate is $75.00 per day. A minimum of three (3) days Cost Deposit ($225.00) is required when number of days of incarceration are not specifically stated on the face of the Order.

Warrants to be forwarded to Counties other than Palm Beach must be accompanied by the following:

1. Two (2) Certified copies of the Writ.
2. Information Sheet which must indicate the most recent address, date of birth and description of the subject (race, sex, etc.).
3. Check made payable to the appropriate County's Sheriff - Contact that Sheriff's Office for exact fees prior to submitting your paperwork.