The levying officer promptly shall execute the order of possession after it has taken effect by taking possession of the property described in the order and by delivering the property to the movant in accordance with the order of possession. The levying officer shall not execute the order if the respondent has filed a bond pursuant to section 2737.11 of the Revised Code. In addition to the service of the order of possession required by section 2737.08 or 2737.19 of the Revised Code, the levying officer, at the time he takes possession of the property, shall deliver a copy of the order to the respondent, or if he is unable to find the respondent, shall leave a copy at the address where the property was detained.

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Terms Used In Ohio Code 2737.09

  • Bond: includes an undertaking. See Ohio Code 1.02
  • Levying officer: means the sheriff, another authorized law enforcement officer, or a bailiff who is ordered by the court to take possession of property and deliver it to the movant. See Ohio Code 2737.01
  • Movant: means a party to an action who has filed a motion for an order of possession of specific personal property pursuant to section 2737. See Ohio Code 2737.01
  • Order of possession: means the order issued by a court under this chapter for delivery to the movant of possession of specific personal property pending final judgment in the action. See Ohio Code 2737.01
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Ohio Code 1.59
  • Respondent: means the party against whom a motion for an order of possession of specific personal property pursuant to section 2737. See Ohio Code 2737.01

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