Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-21,219 et seq. § 25-21,230
Forcible entry and detainer; restitution; writ of execution; form.
Operative Text
If a judgment of restitution is entered, the court shall, at the request of the plaintiff or the plaintiff's attorney, issue a writ of execution thereon which shall be in the following form as nearly as practicable: The State of Nebraska, ................ County, ss. To any Constable or Sheriff of ................ County: Whereas, in a certain action for the forcible entry and detention, (or the forcible detention, as the case may be) of the following described premises, to wit: .................., lately tried before this court, wherein ................... was plaintiff, and ............. was defendant, judgment was entered on the ....... day of .......... A.D. ........, you therefor are hereby commanded to cause the defendant to be forthwith removed from the premises, and the plaintiff to have restitution of the same; also that you levy of the goods and chattels of the defendant, and make the costs aforesaid, and all accruing costs; and of this writ make legal service and due return. Witness my hand this ...... day of ......... A.D. ......, Clerk of the (County or District) Court.
Under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-21,219 et seq. § 25-21,230, once a Nebraska court enters a judgment of restitution in a forcible entry and detainer case, it must issue a writ of execution upon request by the winning party or their attorney. That writ directs a county constable or sheriff to remove the occupant from the described premises and restore possession to the prevailing party. The writ also authorizes the officer to collect court costs from the defendant's goods and chattels. The statute prescribes a specific form the writ must follow as closely as practicable.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners or managers who obtain a judgment of restitution under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-21,219 et seq. § 25-21,230 generally take the step of formally requesting that the court issue a writ of execution, either directly or through their attorney. Once issued, the writ instructs a county constable or sheriff to carry out the removal and restore possession of the premises to the landlord. Compliant operators typically retain copies of the writ and coordinate with the appropriate law enforcement officer to ensure the process is completed according to the court's order.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-21,219 et seq. § 25-21,230 governs the writ of execution that follows a judgment of restitution in a forcible entry and detainer proceeding, and understanding this stage of the process is important for anyone facing eviction in Nebraska. If a writ is issued, a constable or sheriff is authorized to remove the occupant from the premises and may also collect court costs from the occupant's property. Tenants who believe a judgment or writ was improperly obtained may have options such as raising procedural defects as a defense or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Nebraska eviction law.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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