CITRUS COUNTY FL SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Citrus County FL Sheriff’s Office

The Judicial Services Division is responsible for providing a variety of services which are statutorily mandated. The Civil Section and the Courthouse Security Section are located in the county’s main courthouse while the Transport and Duty Office are located in Lecanto.

The Civil Section carries out the sheriff’s statutory responsibility for the service of process and execution of writs. The Civil Section provides quality customer service in the processing and execution of civil process. These documents originate from the courts, governmental agencies and/or private attorneys in Florida

Florida State Statute requires the Sheriff’s Office to serve all enforceable civil process.

The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office will serve the following process:

• State Witness Subpoenas – Issued by the State Attorney’s Office or Public defender’s office • Writ of Garnishment • Writ of Replevin • Writ of Possession • Writ of Attachment • Writ of Execution / Levy / Distress Writ • Child Custody Pick-Up orders • Injunctions for Protection and Order Setting Hearings on Injunctions • Ex-Parte Baker Act & Marchman Act Orders issued by the Court • Tax Deed Warnings • Indigent process • Any other process issued by a government entity The fee for Enforceable process is $90.00 per service;

The fee for Writ of Garnishment and Tax Deed Warning is $40.00. Different fees and costs apply to Writ of Execution / Levy process. If you are a private citizen or an attorney and are in need of having a non-enforceable civil summons/subpoena served you will need to contact a Private Process Server.

If you have questions about these and any other civil actions, please be advised that Citrus County Sheriff’s office personnel cannot dispense legal advice.

However, call the Civil Department at 352-341-6525 for any questions.

Levy information Cost Deposits: Personal Property $2,000.00 Real Property $1,000.00 Household $4,000.00 Business $5,000.00 (above subject to change in unusual circumstances)

Required Documents: Original Writ of Execution Instructions for Levy Addresses of all parties involved Sufficient cost deposit Proof of ownership (for personal and real property levy) Affidavit of prior liens search (real property) Affidavit of judgment lien certificates and UCC  –  Inverness Civil Office – 352-341-6525

 

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