HM Sheriff

St Peter Port

Story

Position dates to at least the late sixteenth century. Since 2008, appointed by the Royal Court with consultation of the Policy & Resources Committee.

HM Sheriff, formally the Office of His Majesty's Sheriff and Sergeant, is a statutory office of the Royal Court of Guernsey operating from the Royal Court House in St Peter Port. It executes court orders, serves summonses, enforces judgment debts and fines, carries out evictions, and handles petty debt recovery. The office also leads Royal Court processions on Liberation Day and Remembrance Day, maintains order at States of Deliberation sittings, and declares Royal Proclamations. The position dates to at least the sixteenth century. —

Quick facts

Industries served: Government
Specialises in: Judicial Officeholder, Court Registrar Clerk

People1

Jason Savident — HM Sheriff and HM Sergeant, sworn in November 2021

Services offered

Execution of court orders
Service of summonses and legal notices
Enforcement of judgment debts
Collection of fines
Enforcement of maintenance orders
Execution of compensation and restitution orders
Court-ordered evictions
Arrangement of payment plans
Arrest and sale of personal property
Petty debt recovery

Hours

Mon: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tue: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wed: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thu: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Fri: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed

Contact

Phone: +44 1481 221281
Email: hmsheriff@gov.gg
Website: guernseyroyalcourt.gg/article/1657/Sheriffs-Office
Address: The Royal Court House, St Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 2NZ

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