Execution

Execution of a judgment is the process by which a judgment holder seeks to have a judgment satisfied. Execution of a judgment begins with the issuance of a Writ of Execution to the judgment holder. The Writ of Execution commands the Sheriff to satisfy the judgment by seizing property or assets of the judgment debtor. The Sheriff, based on Instructions for Levy supplied by the judgment creditor, seizes property of the judgment debtor, advertises a sale of the property, sells the property at public sale, and applies the proceeds of the sale to satisfy or reduce the judgment.