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CC-1478

Writs of Possession and Fieri Facias in Detinue

Virginia · Supreme Court of Virginia

This form is a legal document called a Writ of Possession and Fieri Facias in Detinue. It is used to officially command someone to give up specific property items to the person who started the case.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used in a court case when a judge orders that the plaintiff must take possession of certain property from the defendant.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is a court order that commands the plaintiff to take possession of specific items of property from the defendant.
Who fills out this form?
The form includes sections for the court to issue the writ, and separate sections for the Sheriff to record when the property was delivered.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026.

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