6-17/140.00 Contents of Writ of Possession



The writ of possession shall be directed to the levying officer within whose jurisdiction the property is located and shall include all the following: (CC 1861.12, CCP 153)

  1. The seal of the court.
  2. Generally describe the property to be seized.
  3. Specify the premises that may be entered to take possession of the property.
  4. A direction to the levying officer to seize, retain, and release or sell the property as required by law.
  5. Inform the defendant of the right to object to the plaintiff’s undertaking, a copy of which shall be attached to the writ, or to obtain redelivery of the property by filing an undertaking with the court.