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Step 1: Click the "Get Form" button at the top of this page. This opens the form in the FormsPal PDF editor.
Step 2: Fill in all required fields. Key sections include:
- Ordered that possession of the property be granted
- Without right of redemption for the defendant
- Payments the defendant has made toward the judgment
- Plaintiff signature, date, address, telephone number, fax, and email
- The court order section directing the sheriff or constable
Step 3: Complete the remaining order fields. These include:
- The judgment for possession details and redemption deadline
- The amount the defendant must tender to stop the eviction
- Sheriff/Constable instructions from the court
- Judge ID number and date (the form is not valid without the judge's signature)
Pay close attention to the judgment amount and the sheriff/constable instructions. These are the most legally significant sections of the form.
Step 4: Click "Done" to save your completed form. Download the PDF and file it with the Maryland District Court. FormsPal does not share any information you enter in forms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DC CV 081 warrant of restitution used for?
It is the Petition for Warrant of Restitution filed in Maryland District Court. A landlord files it to ask the court to enforce an existing eviction judgment when the tenant has not left the property.
Who fills out the DC CV 081 form?
The plaintiff, which is the landlord or their authorized agent or attorney, fills out the form. A judge must sign the warrant before it takes effect.
What does the sheriff do with this form?
Once a judge signs the warrant, the sheriff or constable removes the tenant from the property. They can also remove the tenant's belongings if the tenant has not vacated.
For other Maryland eviction documents, see the 3-day notice to vacate and the DC CV 021 form for scheduling a Maryland District Court hearing.
