Application for Writ of Retrieval

This form is an application to the court asking for a Writ of Retrieval. It asks the court to allow the applicant to take specific personal items from a residence where the applicant either lives or used to live.

The court describes it as: Texas Justice Court Training Center form that lets you ask the court for a Writ of Retrieval.

Common questions

What is this form for?

This form is an application to the court asking for a Writ of Retrieval to get personal items from a residence.

What kind of items can I list?

The form lists types of items such as medical records, clothing, legal documents, and tools used in a trade or profession.

Do I need to give notice to the current occupant?

The form includes a section where you can request the Writ of Retrieval be issued without notice to the current occupant if certain dangerous facts are true.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.

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