Civil Process Unit
Writs of Execution service requirements
Writs of Execution Request for Re-Service
Special Note on Writs of Execution
General Writ of Execution fees
Wage Garnishments
Wage Garnishment service requirements
Wage Garnishment fees
Foreclosures
Summons and Complaints
2012 STATISTICSWrits Received - 1,843
Writs Closed - 1,484
Writs Executed - 4,514
GENERAL WRITS OF EXECUTION
The General Writ section is responsible for the processing of court ordered levies against bank accounts, personal properties, assets, monies due, stocks, motor vehicles, rent and real estate for both individuals and businesses.
Writs of Execution service requirements
Bank Levy, Rent and Money Due
- The original Writ with seal PLUS two (2) copies
- If the defendant is an individual-
The defendant’s last known address, Social Security number and account number
- If the defendant is a business
The account number or identifiers and address
The name and address of the bank where the account is located (both business and
individual)
Asset Levy, Personal Property, Motor vehicles and Stocks
- The original Writ with seal, if not already received by this office,
PLUS two (2) copies
- Specific detailed list of assets to be levied upon
- Motor vehicle VIN number
- Must have the defendants address
Real Estate
- The original Writ with seal PLUS two (2) copies
- Letter of non personalty
Writs of Execution Request for Re-Service
To request a Writ be re-served, please forward an additional Xerox copy with a cover letter of instruction as to what type of service is needed. Only additional mileage fee payment is required.
Special Note on Writs of Execution
Certain property is exempt from execution by federal and state law. This includes but not limited to clothing, welfare benefits, Social Security benefits, SSI benefits, veteran’s benefits, unemployment benefits, workers compensation benefits and child support benefits. Additionally, the defendant may apply to the court for a $1,000.00 exemption of personal property in writing.
General Writ of Execution fees
| PAPER TYPE | SERVICE FEE | RETURN FEE + MILEAGE | | Basic Writ of Execution | $48.00 | $2.00 + Mileage | | Appraisal | $5.00 | None | | Bank Turnover | $12.00 | Mileage | | Motor Vehicle Sale | $450.00 | None | | Personal Property Sale | $75.00 | None | | Asset Sale | $75.00 | None |
* Certain types of service specified with Writs of Execution require an additional fee in the form of Commission.
* Checks are to be made payable to the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office.
WAGE GARNISHMENTS - WRITS OF EXECUTION
2012 STATISTICSWage Garnishments - 400
The Garnishment Section is responsible for processing Writs of Execution against wages in order to prepare them for service.
Wage Garnishment service requirements
Wage Execution
- The original Writ with seal PLUS two (2) copies
- The employer’s correct address
- The defendant’s social security number
- The last known address of the defendant
- Copy of the Order of Wage Execution
- Checks are to be made payable to:
Ocean County Sheriff’s Office
Wage Garnishment fees
| PAPER TYPE | SERVICE FEE | RETURN FEE + MILEAGE | | Writ of Execution Against Wages | $48.00 | $2.00 + mileage |
| EXECUTION AGAINST WAGES COMMISSIONS AND SALARIES | COMMISSION | | On sums not exceeding $5,000.00 | 6% | | On sums exceeding $5,000.00 | 4% |
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