Alabama Form C 20 PDF Details

When a court in Alabama awards a judgment against a defendant, the Writ of Execution (Form C-20) is the legal mechanism used to collect it. Issued by the Alabama Unified Judicial System, this 2-page document directs law enforcement officers to locate and seize the defendant's property to satisfy the judgment amount, court costs, and any related fees.

The writ authorizes officers to seize and, if necessary, sell both personal and real property to cover the court-ordered debt. Alabama law protects defendants through the companion Form C-25A (Notice of Right to Claim Exemptions From Execution), which is typically served alongside the writ. That document informs defendants which property may be exempt from seizure, including basic household goods, a vehicle needed for work, and tools required for a trade or profession. Defendants who receive a C-20 writ should review their exemption rights as soon as possible, because the window to claim exemptions is limited.

To complete Form C-20, the plaintiff or attorney fills in the court name, case number, judgment amount (including damages, costs, and accrued interest), and identifying information for both parties. The officer who executes the writ must complete the return of service section, noting what property was seized or why execution was not possible, then return the document to the court. Related documents in the Alabama Unified Judicial System include Form C-2 and Form C-34. For additional Alabama legal documents, browse our Alabama legal forms collection.

QuestionAnswer
Form NameAlabama Form C 20
Form TypeWrit of Execution
Issuing AuthorityAlabama Unified Judicial System
Form Length2 pages
Fillable?No
Fillable fields0
Avg. time to fill out30 sec
PurposeCourt judgment enforcement
Other namesNOTARIZED, ADDRESSEE, Exemptions, C-20

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The C-20 Writ of Execution has several required sections. Complete each part accurately:

1. Begin with the top section of Form C-20: enter the court name, case number, and judgment details. Confirm all required fields are complete before moving on.

Tips on how to fill out C-20 portion 1

2. In the next section, enter the execution directives: You are ordered to perform the, Seize the property described, amount If cash cannot be collected, and Description YOU ARE TO MAKE RETURN.

Writing section 2 of C-20

3. Complete the return of service: Description YOU ARE TO MAKE RETURN, Exception Date Remarks, Sheriff By Deputy Sheriff, and COURT RECORD Original ADDRESSEE. Fill out every field completely.

C-20 completion process described (stage 3)

4. The final section covers the C-20A Notice of Right to Claim Exemptions From Execution. Enter the Case Number, court name, plaintiff and defendant information (Home Address, City State Zip Code, and Telephone Number), and the Writ of Execution delivery details. Double-check the Writ of Execution delivered to field, as errors in that section are common.

Stage number 4 in filling in C-20

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Related Alabama Court Forms

Alabama courts use several forms alongside the C-20 Writ of Execution. The Alabama Form C-25A (Notice of Right to Claim Exemptions) is served with the writ. Other related forms include Form C-2 and Form C-34. Browse our full Alabama court forms collection for more documents.