Which writ is an order from the Court directing the USM to enforce and satisfy a judgment for payment of money?

• A. Juror Summons
• B. Subpoena Duces Tecum
• C. Writ of Attachment
• D. Writ of Execution

Answer: (D)

When a court awards money, there needs to be a way to actually collect what is owed. The tool designed for that is a writ of execution. It is an order that directs the U.S. Marshal to enforce the judgment by taking the debtor’s property or assets and selling them to satisfy the money judgment. The marshal’s role is to execute that order, turning a court ruling into actual payment.

Juror summons is for appearing to perform jury service, not for collecting judgments. Subpoena duces tecum orders someone to produce documents, not to enforce a monetary debt. A writ of attachment attaches property to secure a claim, typically used to prevent dissipation of assets during litigation or to secure a potential judgment, but the standard instrument for post-judgment collection is the writ of execution.