Suffolk County Constable’s Office (SCCO) offers years of experience when it comes to Judgment Recovery. Over the past 4 years we have assisted clients in collecting over $4 million dollars. We have done so in various aspects which include Capias and/or Asset Levy. As mentioned in other locations of our site, levy actions should not be taken lightly. You need to understand all aspects going in and be prepared for some that frown upon such legal recourse.
SCCO understands that each case is unique. There are various aspects that need to be reviewed, determined and acted upon that could produce variable results based on the slightest detail. You need an office that maintains its knowledge base and legal requirements on matters such as recent changes within Massachusetts as of April 7, 2011 in relation to Consumer Protection Laws. Changes that if not followed, could subject your Constable or Sheriff to litigation, and at best costing you the case. Worse case encompassing you in litigation based on some interpretation of the Constable or Sheriff being an “agent of”. It is advisable to ensure you have a Constable or Sheriff department that completes actions as allowed by law, as well as maintains some moral ethics through said completion.
Over the years SCCO has completed actions against individuals as well as businesses. Though there are some variations between consumer or business levy actions, the core fundamentals is still a necessity. You need to be able to locate, determine ownership and safely acquire property. Though on the surface this appears pretty straight forward, completion sometimes proves otherwise. An Office needs to have coverage that spans County lines and locales if you want the most successful possible outcomes. When Judgments get to this point of attempted satisfaction many Judgment Debtors/Defendants are aware and take precautions to minimize levy possibility. Often on the more difficult levy actions you will need an office that can effectuate at all hours or be ready at a moments notice.
Please look over the write-up below and see what your current provider may be truly costing you.
What is Your Constable Really Costing You?
With the economy changes we are all witnessing, more individuals, as well as organizations, forced to enlist the services of the courts, and subsequently Attorneys, Constables or Sheriffs, to obtain monies due to them.
Suffolk County Constable’s Office noticed an industry with major deficiencies when it came to the Constables/Sheriffs handling their Execution based process.
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Lack of timely service and completion can cost you thousands
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Unwillingness or inability to successfully work through various measures of the seizure process.
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Constables sub-contracting out their work, without your knowledge, to other Constables.
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Offices that do not have the proper resources to complete all aspects such as RMV access; recreational vehicle access; towing companies; boat retrieval companies; storage capabilities; appraiser access; auction knowledge/capabilities; software to track timed requirements post levy to ensure legal timelines are adhered to and followed; proper verbiage for auction notice, sale notice and Constable bill of sale; bidder resources such as public postings, dealerships, or auction houses; proper disbursement of funds.
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Sheriff departments that do not work seamlessly or cordially with other Sheriff Departments for pure political or jurisdictional boundary reasons
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Unprofessional appearance, demeanor or ethics that when completing service could lead to case forfeiture or more serious issues
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Constables performing duties where they are not appointed or out of jurisdiction
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Not having your best interest in mind by completing levy on items that are within exemption qualifiers, either through ignorance or greed
SCCO prides itself on being a difference maker in your industry
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Staff of 8 Constables with 25+ appointments, plus office administrators, allows someone to always be available to answer your questions and address your needs in the field
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Call, fax, email, mail, or submit on the web. We strive to make service the most convenient for you
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Ahead of the curve technology allows us to exceed your needs
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Our fully uniformed professional Constables make the Judgment Debtor/Defendant know you mean business
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All Officers know and adhere to Mass General Laws when effectuating service. All are trained in the use of aerosol, baton and hand-cuffing techniques if required
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Welcome to SCCO packet sent out to keep us all on the same page
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With our monetary revenue NOT driven solely by levy actions, we always seek to minimize cost and exposure for you and ultimately your client, while still ensuring an above average success rate in the completions of Levy actions