High Court enforcement officer

High Court enforcement officer

High Court Enforcement Officers are authorised by the Lord Chancellor to execute High Court writs. They can seize and sell goods to cover the amount of a debt owed.http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/courtfinder/forms/ex345.pdf] They can also enforce and supervise the possession of property and the return of goods. They replaced Sheriff's Officers in April 2004. Legislation relating the High Court Enforcement Officers includes the Sheriffs Act 1887 and the Courts Act 2003.

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* [http://www.justice.gov.uk/ Ministry of Justice Website]


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