Defining the Eviction
Evictions & Writs
An eviction is a court action that determines who has a legal right to possess certain real property. The eviction is not intended to recover unpaid rent. If a judge finds in favor of the plaintiff at the hearing, a Writ of Recovery of Premises and Order to Vacate will be authorized. This is an order for the Sheriff to restore the premises to the plaintiff. The Writ must be taken to the Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office Civil Division for service. The Writ is valid for only 30 days. The plaintiff should not delay in presenting the Writ to the Sheriff. A deputy will serve the Writ on the defendants if they are home or it will be posted on the door of the premises. In either case the defendants are provided with a 24 hour notice which advises that the Sheriff can remove the defendants 24 hours after the posting or service.
Requirements with Lack of Premises
If the defendants fail to vacate the premises, the plaintiff must contact the Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office Civil Division at 763-765-3571 to schedule an eviction.
Exception
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