Writ of Restitution

The Writ of Restitution is an official document issued by the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, specifically under the Civil Division, Landlord and Tenant Branch. This document commands the U.S. Marshal to restore possession of a specified property to the plaintiff. This form is a legal document ensuring the enforcement of a court order for the restitution of property to a landlord, involving the U.S. Marshal to carry out the eviction and return of property to the rightful owner.

This guide will help you fill out this form as follows:

Section 1: Court Details

• Superior Court of the District of Columbia: This is pre-filled and should not be altered.
• Civil Division, Landlord and Tenant Branch: This is also pre-filled and should remain unchanged.

Section 2: Parties Involved

• Plaintiff Information
  • Name: Enter the full name of the plaintiff (landlord or property owner).
  • Address: Enter the full address of the plaintiff.
• Defendant Information
  • Name: Enter the full name of the defendant (tenant).
  • Address: Enter the full address of the defendant, including Washington, D.C.

Section 3: Marshal’s Command

• Premises Information
  • Enter the address of the premises that the plaintiff is seeking to regain possession of. This should be detailed, including street address, unit number (if applicable), city, and zip code.

Section 4: Execution Period

• Execution Dates

• Enter the earliest date on which the U.S. Marshal is authorized to take possession of the premises.
• Enter the latest date by which the U.S. Marshal must take possession. Both dates will be filled in by the U.S. Marshal’s Office based on court orders.

Section 5: Costs

• Total Costs
  • Enter the total costs of the case to date. This includes any court fees or costs associated with filing and processing the writ.

Section 6: Court and Marshal Signatures

• Chief Judge: Leave this blank. The Chief Judge of the Superior Court will sign this section.
• Date: Leave this blank. The date will be filled in when the Chief Judge signs the form.
• Clerk of the Court: Leave this blank for the Clerk of the Court to fill in the costs section.
• S. Marshal: Leave this blank for the U.S. Marshal to sign.
• Deputy Marshal: Leave this blank for the Deputy Marshal to sign.

Section 7: Additional Details

• Notice to Defendant
  • This section reiterates the information about the writ being issued and commands the U.S. Marshal to take possession. Ensure the defendant’s name and address are correctly entered here as well.

To complete the Writ of Restitution form, you primarily need to fill in the names and addresses of the plaintiff and defendant, the address of the premises, the execution period dates (to be filled by the U.S. Marshal’s Office), and the total costs of the case. Court and Marshal signatures and specific dates will be filled out by the relevant authorities. This form facilitates the legal process of property restitution and ensures all necessary details are documented for enforcement.