At the request of a judgment creditor, the clerk shall issue a writ bearing his signature, the seal of the court, and the date, and directing the sheriff of the parish where the judgment is to be executed to enforce it in the manner set forth in the writ. Concurrent writs may be directed to sheriffs of several parishes.
Art. 2253.Writ From Clerk to Sheriff
Book IV. Execution of Judgments · Title I. General Dispositions · Chapter 1. General Dispositions · Amendment history unavailable · Last verified July 30, 2026
In one sentenceArticle 2253 has the clerk of court issue a signed, sealed, and dated writ at the judgment creditor's request, directing the sheriff of the parish where the judgment is to be executed to enforce it as the writ specifies, and permits concurrent writs to sheriffs in several parishes at once.
Full Text of Art. 2253
Plain-English Summary
Getting a writ of fieri facias issued is a request, not a motion. At the judgment creditor's request, the clerk of court issues the writ, and the clerk's signature, the court's seal, and the date on the document authenticate it as an official court process a sheriff can rely on and act under.
The writ is addressed to a specific officer: the sheriff of the parish where the judgment is to be executed, meaning the parish where the debtor's property to be seized is located. The writ directs that sheriff to enforce the judgment in the manner it sets forth, which is what gives the sheriff authority to seize particular property.
Article 2253 also allows concurrent writs. When a debtor's property is scattered across more than one parish, the creditor need not chase it parish by parish in sequence. Several writs can be issued at once, each directed to a different parish's sheriff, so seizure efforts can move forward in more than one place at the same time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who issues a writ of fieri facias in Louisiana?
The clerk of court, at the judgment creditor's request, not the judge. The clerk signs the writ, applies the court's seal, and dates it.
What does the writ tell the sheriff to do?
It directs the sheriff of the parish where the judgment is to be executed to enforce the judgment in the manner the writ sets forth, which is what authorizes the sheriff to seize property.
Can a creditor pursue a debtor's property in more than one parish at the same time?
Yes. Article 2253 allows concurrent writs directed to sheriffs of several parishes, so seizure efforts can proceed at the same time rather than one parish after another.
Do I need a court hearing to get a writ of fieri facias issued?
No. Article 2253 has the clerk issue the writ at the judgment creditor's request, without a separate motion or hearing before the judge.
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the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure (legis.la.gov). Enacted by the Louisiana Legislature.
Last verified July 30, 2026.
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