The Civil Office within the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is part of the Judicial Process Unit. Judicial Process is comprised of Criminal Warrants, Civil, Validations and Teletype. The Civil Unit has three offices, one main and two satellite offices.
The information presented is not comprehensive. It does not provide legal advice, nor does it attempt to suggest a course of action if there are legal issues to be resolved. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney. Our office is not permitted to provide legal advice nor can we recommend any specific attorney.
- What is your address and telephone number?
- What are your office hours of operation?
- What are the Sheriff’s Fees for Service?
- What if I can’t pay the Sheriff’s Fees of Service?
- Where can I obtain legal forms and information for filing a civil court case?
- How do I evict someone?
- What can I do if my landlord and I are involved in a dispute?
- Why can it take so long to get my Civil paper served?
- How will I know when my papers have been served or not served
- Can I get a refund for process that has not been served?
- Do I need to pay for another service attempt on process that was not served by the Sheriff’s Civil Office?
- Why was my paperwork returned without an attempt at service?
- Why can’t the Sheriff’s Office post my 5/20-Day Eviction Summons?
- Why does it take more than 24 hours to complete a Writ of Possession?
- How do I have legal papers served on a person or business outside of Brevard County?
- What is the Sheriff’s Levy Procedure and what are the requirements?
- I received a letter in the mail advising I have to pickup a summons within 10 days or a warrant will be issued for my arrest. Can someone else pick this up for me?
- What will happen when I come to pickup a criminal summons?
Judicial Process FAQ – Answers
1. What is your address and telephone number?
- Main Office – 700 S. Park Ave., Titusville, Fl 32780 Px (321) 264-5207.
- Temporarily Closed-East Precinct Office – 2575 N. Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32953 Px (321) 454-6632
- Temporarily Closed-South Precinct Office – 1515 Sarno Road Bldg B, Melbourne, FL 32935 Px (321)735-6829
- Viera Office at Moore Justice Center – 2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Melbourne, FL 32940 Px (321) 617-7250
2. What are your office hours of operation?
The Civil Office’s are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
3. What are the Sheriff’s Fees for service?
Please click here for more informaton.
4. What if I can’t pay the Sheriff’s Fees for service?
The Clerk of Court may prepare a “Certificate of Indigency” to waive sheriff’s fees.
5. Where can I obtain legal forms and information for filing a civil court case?
Go to the Brevard County Clerk of Court www.BrevardClerk.us and look under forms or go in person to the Clerk of the Courts Office.
6. How do I evict someone?
You can obtain an eviction packet from the Brevard County Clerk of the Court and it will explain the process for Eviction. You can obtain this information on-line at www.BrevardClerk.us or you can go in person to any of the Brevard County Clerk of Court Offices.
7. What can I do if my landlord and I are involved in a dispute?
The Sheriff’s Office cannot intervene on either party’s behalf unless a threat of violence has occurred or a crime has been committed against the involved parties. Referral information is available through the Landlord Tenant Citizen Dispute Program at 1-800-352-9832 (1-800-HELP-FLA) or www.800helpfla.com, Landlord / Tenant Law.
8. Why can it take so long to get my civil paper served?
Some of the most common reasons that is takes so long for service are:
- Inadequate or incomplete address information.
- Not supplying an employment address and a telephone number.
- No service instructions included.
- No information for return of service.
- No contact telephone number for you provided on Writs of Possession.
- Delivery of Paperwork to a satellite office or main office and paperwork has to travel between offices.
9. How will I know when my process has been “served” or “not served”?
Once the process has been “served” or “not served”, a return of service is mailed to the plaintiff /the plaintiff’s attorney at the address provided. The plaintiff can also call Judicial Process at (321) 264-5207 to request a service check to obtain the status of the process.
10. Can I get a refund for process that has not been served?
Per Florida Statute 30.231 all fees collected shall be nonrefundable and shall be earned when each original request or service of process is made.
11. Do I need to pay for another service attempt on process that was a “not served” by the Brevard County Sheriff’s Civil Office?
Yes.
12. Why was my paperwork returned without an attempt at service?
- At your request.
- Received in this office with insufficient time for service.
- Insufficient copies for service. Service copy must be provided by the individual requesting service.
- Service address is not located in Brevard County.
- Physical service address must be provided.
- Court Seal is missing. Clerk has not signed or initialed, Original signature is missing.
- Alias/Pluries must be issued. Re-file original with appropriate Clerk of the Courts office.
- Sheriff’s non-refundable fee to be paid in advance per Florida Statute 30.231. Business check or money order must be payable to Brevard County Sheriff in the exact amount.
- No personal checks accepted.
- Check not signed.
- Check not properly completed.
- Cost Deposit not submitted or not correct amount.
13. Why can’t the Sheriff’s Office post my 5/20-Day Eviction Summons?
This type of civil summons requires personal service by Florida State Statute and can lead to service delays if filed together. The landlord or agent can separate these actions, which in return can speed up the eviction process by allowing the 5-Day Eviction Summons to be posted after two (2) separate attempts within a 6-hour time frame.
14. Why does it take more than 24 hours to complete a Writ of Possession?
According to Florida Rules of Procedure and State Statute you cannot count the date of service or weekends and holidays in the 24-hour time calculation. The Sheriff’s Office does not serve on weekends or legal holidays. If the Deputy is having difficultly contacting you, this will delay the process.
15. How do I have legal papers served on a person or business outside of Brevard County?
You should contact the Sheriff’s Office within the county and state where the person or business reside so they can be served. The Clerk’s office within that county may also be able to assist you.
16. What is the Sheriff’s Levy Procedure and what are the requirements?
All Writs of Execution are processed in the Main Judicial Process Civil Office at:
700 S. Park Ave.
Titusville, FL 32780.
The Sheriff’s Office requires the following documents to proceed with a Writ of Execution:
- The Writ of Execution
- Instructions for Levy
- If personal property that is titled, Proof of Ownership
- If real property, copy of the Warranty Deed to prove ownership and affidavit from attorney
- Creditor’s Affidavit
- Cost Deposit. These fees vary depending on what you are taking, please call.
- Judgment Lien Certificate
- Final Judgment
ADVANCED COST DEPOSITS FOR EXECUTIONS: Change In Rates Effective February 1, 2011
- Minimum Cost Deposit Of $2,300 – Small Vehicles, Motorcycles, Small Trucks, Small Boats.
- Minimum Cost Deposit Of $2,800 – Large Vehicles; Motor Homes, Semi’s, Tractor Trailers.
- Minimum Cost Deposit Of $1,000 – Real Property; Stocks, Bonds, Jewelry.
- Personal Property: Office Furnishings; Businesses: Price To Be Determined On Quantity Of Items Being Levied. An Inventory List Will Need To Be Seen Before An Amount Is Determined.
** Larger Boats, Heavy Equipment Etc., To Be Determined On The Situation. Please Call Judicial Process for assistance (321)-264-5207
17. I received a letter in the mail advising I have to pickup a summons within 10 days or a warrant will be issued for my arrest. Can someone else pick this up for me?
No. Only the person named on the summons or their Attorney can pickup this summons.
18. What will happen when I come to pickup a summons?
When you come to the Sheriff’s Office to pickup your summons, you will be asked for Identification. The Tech will then locate your summons and assign you a court date.
