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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