High Court enforcement officer
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High Court Enforcement Officers are authorised by the Lord Chancellor to execute High Court writs. They can seize and sell goods to cover the amount of a debt owed.[1] They can also enforce and supervise the possession of property and the return of goods.[1] They replaced Sheriff's Officers in April 2004. Legislation relating the High Court Enforcement Officers includes the Sheriffs Act 1887 and the Courts Act 2003.
Unlike a County Court Bailiff, who is a civil servant, an HCEO is a private individual. In order to appoint and HCEO, a writ has to be obtained from the County Court, and be presented to the High Court. The debt must be over £600 and it cannot be one where judgement has been obtained for a debt owed under the Consumer Credit Act 1974.
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