RELEASE OF VESSEL: 28 USC § 2464

A seized vessel can be released only with a signed order from the court or by stipulation of the parties. If a party wishes to have a bond returned at the time of vessel release, a separate motion and order are needed.


CERTIFICATION OF JUDGMENT FOR REGISTRATION IN ANOTHER DISTRICT (outgoing): 28 USC § 1963

AO Form 451: There is no fee for the preparation of AO Form 451 which will accompany the certified copy of the judgment from our court to be registered in another district (Attachment H).

Copy Fee: Fee of $.50 per page for the reproduction of the judgment if copy work performed by court personnel. Fee of $.24 per page is assessed by the clerk’s on-site copy service.

Certification Fee: Fee of $11.00 for the certification of the judgment, made payable to the clerk.

Filing Fee: None.


WRIT OF EXECUTION: FRCP 69

Writ: Original and 4 copies.

Affidavit: Original and 2 copies.

Marshal's Form: Service is governed by FRCP 4 and 69. If the U.S. Marshal effects service, the Form 285 must accompany the Writ of Execution. If service is effectuated by the sheriff pursuant to state law, the sheriff's procedures should be followed.

Filing Fee: None.

Note: The writ can only be issued a minimum of 10 days after entry of judgment unless otherwise ordered by the court. If a notice of appeal has been filed and a supersedeas bond posted, the writ may not be issued.

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