Rule 3127 Right of sheriff to break and enter

When a court orders a sheriff to seize or sell someone's personal property, the sheriff has the legal right to go get it. If the property is inside a building, the sheriff can enter that building to take the property or sell it. If the doors are locked or entry is blocked, the sheriff can break in by force to get inside.

The person who brought the lawsuit does not have to pay a bond or put up any money as a guarantee before the sheriff takes this action. The sheriff can move forward without that extra step.