Bailiffs | Legal Aid WA
Feb 4, 2026 · A bailiff is an authorised officer of the court, appointed by the sheriff of Western Australia to: serve court documents seize and sell a judgment debtor's real or personal property. A bailiff could …
What a bailiff can and can’t assist with If the bailiff attends at a residential or business address, being the last known address of the defendant, and the person there indicates that the defendant is no longer …
Repossession - Mortgage stress | Legal Aid WA
What powers does the bailiff have to come on to my property? When enforcing orders to take possession of your house, the sheriff/bailiff can enter your property to carry out their duties under the …
Enforcing a judgment | Legal Aid WA
Jan 13, 2026 · A property (seizure and sale) order allows the sheriff or bailiff to take and sell the judgment debtor's personal property (cars, boats, and some personal items) or real estate (for …
Sheriffs and bailiffs - Car crashes | Legal Aid WA
The sheriff is an officer of the court who gets their authority from legislation. The sheriff is responsible for enforcing civil judgments, including warrants and property (seizure and sale) orders. They also serve …
Serving a claim | Legal Aid WA
Jan 12, 2026 · What if I am having difficulty serving someone? If you are having difficulty, you may have to ask an enforcement officer (such as the sheriff or a bailiff) to serve the claim. Ask the staff at the …
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Disputing a debt | Legal Aid WA
Feb 17, 2026 · Before taking court action, a creditor (or their lawyer or a debt collection agency) may send you a notice or a letter of demand if you owe a debt. Sometimes these notices or letters will add …
What court fees will I have to pay? Generally, court fees are payable in a general procedure claim in the Magistrates Court when: • lodging a claim • an enforcement officer, eg a bailiff, serves the claim • …