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Application For Writ of Possession

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2006

This form is used when someone suing another person asks the court for an order, called a writ of possession, telling the sheriff to take property they claim belongs to them but the other person is keeping. It asks for details about the property and the reasons for the claim.

The court describes it as: Tells a party being sued (the defendant) that the party who is suing (the plaintiff) is asking the court for a writ of possession (an order telling the sheriff to take and hold property that the plaintiff claims is theirs but that the defendant is wrongly keeping). Also tells defendants when the court will hold a hearing on the plaintiff’s request and gives them information about their rights.

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Where this fits in a case

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Stage: Start a case

This form is used in a claim and delivery case when the person suing (the plaintiff) believes the property they are owed is being wrongly kept by the person being sued (the defendant).

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is an application for a writ of possession, which asks the court for an order telling the sheriff to take property the plaintiff claims is theirs. It is used in a claim and delivery case.
Who fills out this form?
The form is filled out by the plaintiff, who is the person who is suing. The defendant is also named on the form.
Does this form require a hearing?
The form allows the plaintiff to apply for a writ of possession either after a hearing or through an ex parte process.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2006.

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