The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office Civil Section serves legal
documents throughout the county, performs evictions and enforces the
orders of the court. The Civil Section cannot give legal advice, nor
can we recommend an attorney.
We are located and accept service documents at:
Thurston County Sheriff's Office
Attn: Civil Section
2000 Lakeridge Dr. SW., Building 3
Olympia , WA 98502
Contact Information:
Phone: (360) 786-5534
Fax: (360) 786-5275
Email:
TCSOCivil@co.thurston.wa.us
Time of Operations:
Monday through Friday, 9:00a - 4:00p.
*Closed weekends and all government holidays
Upcoming SHERIFF SALES
Process Service & Fees:
**We will accept payment in the form of cash, personal
check or money orders made payable to the Thurston County Sheriff’s
Office. We do not accept “credit” or “debit” cards for Civil
Services.**
Submittal of Paperwork for Service:
In order to effectively assist you, the Civil Section will need to
know information about the person(s) to be served such as addresses,
phone numbers, service requirements and the deadline for service. We
cannot serve your papers unless you provide us with a physical address.
Please complete the
Civil Intake Form and forward it along with the
paperwork to be served and the required deposit. If you have special
service requirements, i.e. personal service only or substitute service
is allowed in what circumstances, please note them on the Civil Intake
Form.
Payment of Service Fees:
The Civil Section requires a $100.00 deposit prior to
service of paperwork and must accompany the paperwork at the
time it is received for service.
See the Thurston County Sheriff’s
Office Fee Schedule for reference as to what the approximate cost
for service of papers will be.
Select one of the links below for further information on various
service processes:
(Click again to close the information)
Deeds
Click here for the
Washington State RCW 6.21.120 regarding Notice of Deed Code.
Before the Sheriff’s Office issues a Deed, the Civil Section requires the following:
- Original Certificate of Sale
- $65.00 fee
- Name and address of where the deed is to be mailed to
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
I need to get a Protection Order. How do I get one?
The relationship you have with the person you are filing against will
determine which court you will go through.
- If the person is related to you or if you have had a dating
relationship you will need to contact the Family and Juvenile
Superior Court.
- If there is no relationship between you and the person you are
filing against, you will need to go to District Court.
My tenant has not paid rent. What do I need to do?
You will need to go through the eviction process. This can be done on
your own or through an attorney’s office. While the Sheriff’s Office
cannot give legal advice, we recommend you get an attorney or go through
the Attorney General’s Office for additional information. The Attorney
General’s website:
http://www.atg.wa.gov/landlord-tenant
Where do I get the eviction forms?
Eviction packets/forms can be purchased at larger stationary stores. We
recommend that you call these stores to confirm they have the forms
available.
How can I get my papers served?
There are three legal ways to have your papers served:
- The Sheriff’s Office will serve the papers for a fee
- Private Process Server
- Any uninvolved person 18 years of age or older, is a US
Citizen and is not a part of the action of the papers being served
Writ of Habeas Corpus
Click here for the
Washington
State RCW 7.36 regarding Habeas Corpus Code.
Before accepting a Writ of Habeas Corpus, the Civil Section requires
the following paperwork:
- Original or Certified plus 3 copies of the Writ.
- Deposit in the amount of $250.00.
- Petition for the Writ.
- Order to Issue Writ of Habeas Corpus.
- Warrant in Aid of Writ of Habeas Corpus.
- Completion of the Sheriff’s Office Missing Child Information
Questionnaire (This is to assist in the investigation and recovery
of the child).
- Photograph(s) - if available.
Personal Property Execution
WRIT OF EXECUTION ON PERSONAL PROPERTY
Click here for the Washington
State RCW 6.17 regarding Executions Code.
Before accepting a Writ of Execution on Personal Property, the Civil
Section requires the following paperwork:
- Detailed Letter of Instruction which contains:
- Specific details on property to be levied on and seized.
- Who the keeper is and/or where the property will be stored
(must be stored within Thurston County).
- Location of the property that is being seized.
- Interest rate.
- Name and service address of judgment debtor(s).
- Name, address and phone number of the contact person.
- Attorney name, address and phone number if not included on
the Writ.
- Original or Certified and 3 copies of the Writ.
- Deposit in the amount of $400.00.
- Certified copy of Judgment.
- Certified copy of Order Directing Issuance of Writ with Judge’s
signature.
- Sheriff’s Indemnity Bond:
- Issuance to John Snaza, Sheriff of Thurston County.
- Bond must be twice the value of the property to be seized or
a minimum of $5,000.00 (whichever is greater).
- Signatures of both the bonding company and the plaintiff or
his designee.
Real Property Execution
WRIT OF EXECUTION ON REAL PROPERTY/ORDER OF SALE
Click here for the Washington
State RCW 6.17 regarding Executions Code.
Before accepting a Writ of Execution on Real Property/Order of Sale,
the Civil Section requires the following paperwork:
- Detailed Letter of Instruction which contains:
- Specific details on property to be levied on and seized,
such as residential address, parcel # and legal description.
- Interest rate.
- Newspaper to publish in (Nisqually Valley News,
Tenino Independent, or The Olympian).
- Redemption period.
- Name and service address of debtor(s).
- Deposit in the amount of $450.00.
- Certified copy of Judgment.
- Original or Certified and 3 copies of the Order of Sale.
- An electronic Word document of the Order of Sale and any
attachments must be emailed to: TCSOCivil@co.thurston.wa.us
Replevin
WRIT OF REPLEVIN
Click here for the Washington
State RCW 7.64 regarding Replevin Code.
Before accepting a Writ of Replevin, the Civil Section requires the
following paperwork:
- Detailed Letter of Instruction which contains:
- Specific details of property to be attached.
- Who the keeper is and/or where the property will be stored
(must be in Thurston County).
- Address that the property is located at.
- Service address of the defendant.
- Attorney’s name, address and phone number, if not included
on the Writ.
- Original or Certified copies of the Writ.
- Deposit in the amount of $250.00
- Sheriff’s Indemnity bond (RCW 36.28.050):
- Issuance to John Snaza, Sheriff of Thurston County.
- Bond must be twice the value of the property to be seized or
a minimum of $5,000.00 (whichever is greater).
- Signatures of both the bonding company and the plaintiff or
his designee.
- Break and Enter Order:
- This language can be included in the Writ of Replevin or in
the form of a separate order.
- Order must have Judge’s signature.
Restitution
WRIT OF RESTITUTION/UNLAWFUL DETAINER
Click the following for the Washington State RCW Codes:
If you are requesting the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office to
serve/execute a Writ of Restitution, the following is REQUIRED
before the Sheriff will act on the Writ:
- The Original Writ of Restitution plus 3 copies.
- 3 copies of Request for Storage of Personal Property.
- Copy of Order Directing Issuance of Writ of Restitution that
includes judge’s signature, not a stamped conformed copy.
- Deposit in the amount of $150.00.
- Thurston County Sheriff’s Office Writ Intake Form (print and
complete the form):
- Full name, address and phone number of plaintiff.
- Full name, address and phone number of contact person (if
different than plaintiff).
- Full name, address and phone number of attorney, if not
included on the Writ.
- Type of premises to be evicted (i.e. single family
residence, duplex, apt, mobile home, business/commercial
property).
- Circumstances law enforcement should be aware of (i.e.
weapons, drugs, animals, and violent person).
- If mobile home, is it owned by the defendant?
- Break and Enter Order:
- This language can be included in the Writ of Restitution or
in the form of a separate order.
- Bond of Indemnity (RCW
59.12 Commercial Writ only):
- Bond must be twice the amount of the value of the property
levied upon or a minimum of $5,000.00 (whichever is greater).
- Issuance to John Snaza, Sheriff of Thurston County.
- Signatures of both the bonding company and the plaintiff or
his attorney.
Ejectment
WRIT OF EJECTMENT
Click here for the Washington
State RCW 7.28 regarding Ejectment Code.
Before accepting a Writ of Ejectment, the Civil Section requires the
following paperwork:
- The Original Writ of Ejectment plus 3 copies.
Copy of Order Directing Issuance of Writ of Ejectment that includes judge’s signature, not a stamped conformed copy.
- Deposit in the amount of $150.00.
-
Thurston County Sheriff’s Office Writ Intake Form (print
and complete the form):
- Full name, address and phone number of plaintiff.
- Full name, address and phone number of contact
person (if different than plaintiff).
- Full name, address and phone number of attorney, if
not included on the Writ.
- Circumstances law enforcement should be aware of
(i.e. weapons, drugs, animals, and violent person).
- Break and Enter Order:
- This language can be included in the Writ of
Ejectment or in the form of a separate order.
- Bond of Indemnity:
- Issuance to John Snaza, Sheriff of Thurston County.
- Bond of $5,000.00.
- Signatures of both the bonding company and the
plaintiff or his attorney.
Attachment
WRIT OF ATTACHMENT
Click here for the Washington
State RCW 6.25 regarding Attachment Code.
Before accepting a Writ of Attachment, the Civil Section requires
the following paperwork:
- Detailed Letter of Instruction which contains:
- Specific details of property to be attached.
- Who the keeper is and/or where the property will be stored
(must be in Thurston County).
- Address that the property is located at.
- Service address of the defendant.
- Attorney’s name, address and phone number, if not included
on the Writ.
- Original or Certified copies of the Writ.
- Copy of the Bond on Attachment or Order Waiving Bond (that was
filed with the court).
- Deposit in the amount of $300.00.
- Sheriff’s Indemnity bond (RCW 36.28.050) FOR PERSONAL
PROPERTY, not required for Real Property:
- Issuance to John Snaza, Sheriff of Thurston County.
- Bond must be twice the value of the property to be seized or
a minimum of $5,000.00 (whichever is greater).
- Signatures of both the bonding company and the plaintiff or
his designee.
- Break and Enter Order:
- In a separate order.
- Order must have Judge’s signature.