High Court enforcement officer

High Court Enforcement Officer (HCEO)
Occupation
NamesSheriff's officers
Occupation type
Employment
Activity sectors
Law enforcement, Law, Courts, High Court
Description
Related jobs
Police Officer, Constable, Court Officer

A High Court enforcement officer (HCEO) is an officer of the High Court of England and Wales responsible for enforcing judgements of the High Court, often by seizing goods or repossessing property. Prior to 2004, HCEOs were known as sheriff's officers and were responsible for enforcing High Court writs on behalf of the high sheriff for each county, but they are now directly responsible for such writs. HCEOs operate only in England and Wales.