Adopted June 23, 1975 · Last amended April 12, 1999 · Last verified June 30, 2026
In one sentenceThis rule supplies the form of the writ of seizure in replevin, directed to the sheriff, which commands the sheriff to take the described property and hold it as the replevin rules provide.
Full Text of Rule 1354
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The writ of seizure shall be directed to the sheriff and shall be in substantially the following form: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania County of [Caption] WRIT OF SEIZURE To the Sheriff of said County: You are directed to seize the following property: (specifically described property) If the property is found in the possession of a person not already a defendant, you are directed to add the person as a defendant, and notify the person that he or she has been added as a defendant and is required to defend the action. Date of Writ (Name of Prothonotary) By: Deputy
This rule prints the writ of seizure that authorizes the sheriff to take disputed personal property in a replevin action. Captioned in the action and directed to the sheriff, it commands seizure of the described property, to be handled under the rules governing disposition during the counterbond period.
The writ is the instrument that turns a replevin seizure order into action on the ground. Supplying a standard form keeps the command precise about what is to be seized and how it is to be held.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the writ of seizure direct?
It directs the sheriff to seize the specifically described property in a replevin action.
Amendment History
The provisions of this Rule 1354 adopted June 23, 1975, effective October 1, 1975, 5 Pa.B. 1824; amended April 12, 1999, effective July 1, 1999, 29 Pa.B. 2266. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (227315) to (227316).
Source & verification. Rule text, the Official Note, and the amendment
history are reproduced verbatim from the Pennsylvania Code, Title 231, the official compilation
of rules adopted by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Last verified June 30, 2026. ·
Official text
Also known as:writ of seizure formreplevin seizure writform of writ of seizure