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Serving the Distraint Warrant
•Arrange specific meeting time of execution with
Sheriff’s Department or
Commissioned Deputy and locksmith.
•Always have Treasurer’s Office personnel accompany. This is primarily for the purpose of collecting payment
(Approximately 90% of the
time – taxpayers who either refused to pay or claimed they had no money, will pay when faced with seizure, and
only 10% actually let the property go to auction). Additionally, Treasurer’s personnel can explain the taxes, and the
collection process. Be sure to take the original of the
distraint and at least four
copies.
•If the taxpayer is not there – contact them and inform
them of the situation
and tell them that they must come immediately and pay the total amount due (cash, certified funds). Same procedure if they are there.
NOTE: If the
taxpayer is there – deliver a copy of the distraint warrant to them or their agent (“Agent” – is usually
their designated agent of
service listed with the Colorado Secretary of State. Can also
be given to designated legal representatives – attorneys, accountants, bookkeepers).
