Civil Process

The Civil Support Unit will serve all non-enforceable and enforceable process for individuals or entities located in Manatee County. We will only serve paperwork issued by the Clerk of Court or the Courts (including Attorneys). Our physical address is:

600 301 Blvd W., Ste 202
Bradenton, Florida 34205
(Inside the Records Section entrance)

Our mailing address is:

Manatee County Sheriff’s Office
Attn: Civil
600 301 Blvd W., Ste 202
Bradenton, FL 34205

Our phone number is:

(941)747-3011 ext. 2242 and 2256

Mission Statement for the Civil Support Unit:

We will process court documents in a timely manner while providing excellent customer service.

Core Values for the Civil Support Unit:

Professionalism
Respect
Integrity
Teamwork

Links for the following pages:

Fees and Requirements for Civil Process (PDF)
Out of State Process Information (PDF)
Service of Criminal Witness Subpoenas upon MCSO Employees by a Certified Process Server (PDF)
Service of Notices of Taking Deposition upon MCSO Employees (Return of Service Not Required) (PDF)
Service of Notices of Taking Deposition upon MCSO Employees (Return of Service Required) (PDF)
Service of Subpoenas upon MCSO Employees (PDF)
Writ of Possession Information (PDF)
Writ of Replevin Information (PDF)
Levy Requirements for Personal Property (PDF)
Levy Instructions for Personal Property (PDF)
Sample Affidavit for Personal Property (PDF)
Levy Requirements for Real Property (PDF)
Levy Instructions for Real Property (PDF)
Sample Affidavit for Real Property (PDF)
Residential Eviction Packet (PDF)
Residential Eviction with Damages Packet (PDF)
Landlord/Tenant Law Brochure (English) (PDF)
Landlord/Tenant Law Brochure (Español) (PDF)
Florida Writ of Execution Information (How to Collect a Judgment in Florida)
Certified Process Servers authorized to serve process in Manatee County
Manatee County Clerk of Court
Manatee County Clerk of Court, Violence Protection Division
National Hotline Assistance for Victims of Domestic Violence