Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes

Pa. R. Civ. P. 3255 (2026)

Writ of possession.

✓ current as of May 2026

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Rule 3255. Writ of possession.

The writ of possession shall be substantially in the following form:

[Caption]
WRIT OF POSSESSION

‘‘Commonwealth of Pennsylvania )
‘‘County of

)

‘‘To the Sheriff of

County:

‘‘(1) To satisfy the judgment for possession in the above matter you are directed to deliver possession of the following described property to

(Specifically describe property)

Note

Description of property may be included in, or attached to, the writ.
‘‘(2) To satisfy the costs against

you are directed to levy upon any property of

and sell his or her interest therein.
‘‘

(Name of Prothonotary (Clerk))

Seal of the Court
Date

‘‘

(Deputy)’’

Official Note

If the judgment includes profits or damages, or if attachment execution for costs is desired, the plaintiff may issue a separate writ of execution under Rule 3102.

Source

The provisions of this Rule 3255 adopted March 30, 1960, effective November 1, 1960; amended April 12, 1999, effective July 1, 1999, 29 Pa.B. 2281. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (229698) to (229699).