Court Services

ENFORCEABLE CIVIL PROCESS

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

All documents MUST be either issued in or domesticated within the State of Florida.

WRIT OF POSSESSION
$20.00 per Writ plus a $50.00 Levy fee for a Total of $70.00 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
$20.00 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. 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 and equipment 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 $100.00, in additon to service fees, is required to cover towing.

If the Writ of Replevin is accompanied by a Break Order, a Cost Deposit of $100.00, in addition to service fees, is required to cover the locksmith service fee.

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 $20.00 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
$20.00 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
To Index and Docket a Writ of Execution the fee is $20.00 per Writ.

Levy Instructions --- must be accompanied by a Cost Deposit. A Writ of Execution must be on file with our Office before Levy Instructions can be accepted. Please phone or write this Office to request a copy of this form.

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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 Order
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 $70.00 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 Order
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.

COST DEPOSITS ARE COLLECTED IN ADVANCE AS PROVIDED IN F.S. 30.231(3)
Type of Property	Estimated Cost Deposit	Levy instructions must include the following:
Automobile	$1,000	All vehicle levies must be accompanied by a DMV printout listing the Make, Model, VIN number, Title number, Tag number, and Lien holder information as verified in writing from the Dept. of Motor Vehicles (this printout can be obtained by writing to the Dept. of Motor Vehicles, Neil Kirkman Bldg., Tallahassee, FL 32301) The name(s) on the printout must match those on the Writ of Execution EXACTLY. If they do not, you must furnish an Affidavit of Same Name, stating the reason(s) you believe that they are one in the same person, with documentation supporting your belief attached. Defendant's last known address; Balance due on Judgment; Name and address of the Defendant's Attorney
Real Estate	$ 850	Legal description of property; Copy of the last known Deed; Common address or geographical location Balance due on the Judgment; Last known address of the Defendant; Name and address of the Defendant's Attorney. A Certified Copy of the Final Judgment must be recorded in the Official Records of Palm Beach County.
Stock Certificates	$ 700	Must list the name of the Corporation in which the Stocks are issued.
Personal Jewelry	$ 700	Must list all items to be seized along with a completedescription of same.
Airplane, Boat, Business Inventory, Household Items, Etc.	Call for Estimate 561-355-6301	Specific item(s) must be listed in as much detail as possible: Specific location of property; balance due on the Final Judgment; last known address of Defendant Name and address of the Defendant's attorney. Cost deposits on these types of items are determined on an individual basis based upon the particular circumstances

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 - $20.00 each service plus a self addressed stamped envelope.

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 - $35.00 each service plus a self addressed stamped envelope.

Alias or Pluries Summons which has initial pleadings: If the service fee was paid to this Office on the Original Document, there will be no charge for service of this document; however, a copy of the prior return of service MUST accompany the Alias or Pluries Summons.

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

The Court Services Bureau is made up of four distinct units: Civil, Bailiff, Court Liaison, and Court Security. These units serve the courts, and of course, the public.

As Executive Officer of the Court, it is the Sheriff's duty to carryout all the lawful orders of the Court as well as other duties as required by law. Among those duties, the Sheriff is required to attend either in person or by deputy all terms of the Circuit Court and County Court, and serve and execute "process" of the Supreme Court, the Circuit Court, the County Court, and the Board of County Commissioners. It is the Bailiff and Civil units of the Court Services Bureau that carry out these legally mandated services.

The Court Security Unit did not exist years ago. However, events in recent history have raised serious safety and security concerns. The Court Security Unit was established to address these concerns. The Court Security Unit provides twenty four hour security for not only the courts, but also for county government, for the State Attorney offices, the Public Defender offices, and for the associated public parking facilities.

The Court Liaisons Unit is the vital link between the courts, attorneys, and the Officer on the street. The Liaison assists in screening the paperwork needed for filing and forwarding Subpoenas to the Officer.

Street Address
205 North Dixie Highway, Room #1.1200 ~West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Mailing Address
PO Box 24681 ~ West Palm Beach, FL 33416-4681

District V, West County Location
38840 SR 80 ~ Belle Glade, FL 33430 ~ Ph: 561-996-1683