Learn about evictions, collecting a judgment, filing a process with the Clerk of Courts and other related topics.
Personnel from the Court Services Bureau can provide information on how to submit a process and the status of a process that has already been submitted, but cannot provide legal advice. If legal advice is needed, contact an attorney. If you need to file a process, file it with the Clerk of Courts.
Once the process has been served or no-serviced (could not find the person to be served), a return of service will be mailed to you at the address provided on the process.
All fees collected are nonrefundable. Fees are paid when each original request or service of process is made.
For more information call Court Services Bureau 305-375-5100.
Court Services Topics
Court Services Information
Detailed guidance on the most common court-related services handled by the Sheriff's Office.
Evictions
Read about evictions to learn everything a landlord needs to do in order to legally evict a tenant.
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Fees and Procedures
Learn all about the fees and procedures associated with court services.
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Collecting a Judgment
The responsibility for collecting a judgment rests entirely with the prevailing party.
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Sheriff's Sale Conditions
Conditions of a sale may not be modified once the sale has commenced. The sale is considered to have commenced once the pre-sale announcement is made.
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Property and Evidence Pickup
If you have any property that's in the possession of the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office Property and Evidence Section, and you have been cleared to pick it up, make an appointment to pick up your property.
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Reference
Types of Court Process
Common writs and orders the Sheriff's Office is empowered to execute.
Attachment
Commands the Sheriff to take property into her control to safeguard it pending further order of the court.
Bodily Attachment
Commands the Sheriff to bring a person before a particular Judge. It may or may not include wording necessary to incarcerate the person if the Judge is not available.
Directed Court Order
Commands the Sheriff to do a specific act.
Distress Writ
Prevents the removal of property from the site and subsequently orders it into the custody of the Sheriff to prevent possible damage or removal in order to protect the plaintiff's interests. Further order of the court may include levy and Sheriff's Sale of the property.
Enforceable Process
Process containing wording allowing or commanding action by the Sheriff, or in some cases any law enforcement officer.
Execution
Commands the Sheriff to levy on property to satisfy a judgment.
NE Exeat
Prohibits an individual from departing the geographical jurisdiction of the court.
Replevin
Commands the Sheriff to take custody of an item and immediately transfer it to the plaintiff.
Tax Warrant
Sheriff's levy for collection of certain taxes.
Payments
Payment Acceptance Policy
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office has the right to refuse to accept a particular form of payment in any case, or from any individual or company. Payment can be made the following ways:
Cash
United States currency only
Money Orders
Money orders must have your name, address and telephone number. If it's a company or government agency making the payment, the name of a contact person must appear on the face of the money order.
Checks
Checks will not be accepted from any individual in bad payment standing with the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office.
Only the following types of checks are accepted:
- Those issued by a government agency, which is part of a governmental body located within the United States of America.
- Cashier's Checks.
- Company checks from law firms.
- Company and personal checks whose account holder is physically located in Miami-Dade County.
All checks must:
- Include the imprinted name and street address of the person paying (a P.O. Box is not a street address). If it's a company or government agency, the name of a contact person must also be written on the check.
- Include a contact number for the payer or their representative.
- Have the full style of the case written on the front of the check.
Credit/Debit Cards
In person only
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