What is a Writ of Possession and when will I be evicted?
The writ of possession is an order directing the Marshals to remove the tenant and the personal property from the premises. A writ can issue if the defendant failed to file an answer or if the judge entered an order granting a writ of possession. An application for writ of possession must be filed by the plaintiff/landlord; the writ does not automatically issue. Once the application is filed, it will be processed by a clerk and sent to the Marshal’s Office. A Marshal will then contact the plaintiff/landlord to schedule an appointment for the eviction. It is the plaintiff/landlord’s responsibility to provide the actual labor for the eviction.
