Napa — Civil Process

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Effective 01/01/2025: All Writ Services for Money Judgments on Personal Debts require a signed Declaration regarding Debtor address verification, pursuant to AB-2837. The Sheriff “ Shall not accept or serve any Writ… if the judgment creditor fails to provide a declaration….” CCP §684.130 This Office cannot assist with this Declaration!!

Effective 01/01/2024: CA Govt Code § 26666.10 (AB 2791) & CA SB 564 (inclusive of Govt Codes) Sheriff Civil fees will increase for Civil Processes.

Important: CA Govt Code § 26666.10 took effect January 1, 2024. Updated (and mandated) universal instruction forms are required to initiate any service:

SER-001: Request for Sheriff to Serve Court Papers (ca.gov)

SER-001A: Special Instructions for

Writs and Levies—Attachment (ca.gov)

Introduction

The Sheriff is required to serve all judicial process in the manner prescribed by law. We have provided Information Guides and Sheriff's Instructions forms for most types of process service and enforcement actions to better inform you of our policies and procedures. The majority of procedures and laws governing the service and execution of civil process are covered in the California Code of Civil Procedure.

Please be aware that only an attorney is allowed to give legal advice. If you have a legal question contact an attorney. This site is for information purposes only, not legal advice. If you have any questions about the processes that the Sheriff serves you may call us at 707-253-4325. If you want to fax us something for review our fax is 707-259-8177.

Fees in General

The Sheriff is required by law to charge fees for most civil process actions. You must pay a fee deposit, in advance, from which the Sheriff will deduct fees. In addition to the Sheriff's levy fee, other costs may include charges for moving and storage, towing, recording, publishing in a newspaper, and keepers. Any unused portion of the fee deposit is refunded. Sheriff’s fees are added to your judgment and increase the amount the debtor must pay to fully satisfy the case.

Sheriff’s Instructions

Signed instructions directing the Sheriff to serve process or perform an enforcement action are required. The instructions must be signed by your attorney or by you, if you don't have an attorney.

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Civil Process

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1535 Airport Boulevard

Napa, CA 94558

1535 Airport Boulevard Napa CA 94558

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Phone: 707-253-4325

Fax 707-259-8177

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