Form 23 – Execution Order Possession

What this form is for

• • When you need to enforce a possession order after winning a court case
• • For residential property possession matters
• • When the previous court judgment is final and appeal period has passed
• • When the other party has not voluntarily vacated the property
• • For straightforward possession enforcement without additional claims

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Deadline or filing window

There's no specific deadline for submitting Form 23, but it should be filed promptly after obtaining your possession judgment to prevent the other party from potentially establishing further rights to the property.

Before you submit

• • Complete all sections of the form
• • Include certified copy of court judgment
• • Verify property address details
• • Calculate and pay correct fee
• • Sign and date the form
• • Make a copy for your records
• • Check if witness signature is required

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain a certified copy of your possession judgment
2. 2Complete Form 23 with all required information
3. 3Attach the judgment and any supporting documents
4. 4Pay the required fee
5. 5Submit to the appropriate court office
6. 6Keep your receipt and file reference number
7. 7Follow up if you don't receive acknowledgment within expected timeframe

Known limitations

• • This form only enforces existing possession orders, it doesn't create new ones
• • The court may schedule a hearing before granting the execution order
• • Enforcement may be delayed if the other party files for bankruptcy
• • The sheriff/bailiff may refuse to execute if they believe it would cause immediate harm