Why does the Sheriff seize vehicles/assets?

Sheriff's officers enforce warrants from both the criminal and civil jurisdiction.

Some warrants direct a Sheriff's officer to seize and sell property belonging to the person named in the warrant if the outstanding fine or court ordered debt is not paid.

Auctions

Property seized by Sheriff's officers, such as vehicles, are sold at public auctions at venues across Victoria and online. The proceeds of the sale of seized goods are used to pay off the debt incurred (the original amount plus enforcement related costs) by the owner.

Potential buyers of property sold at Sheriff's auctions should note that items can be withdrawn at any time if payment of the outstanding fine or debt is made.

Auctioneers

The Sheriff currently sells property, including vehicles, through a number of commercial auctioneers.

These include:

Auction Date Asset Auctioneer
TBA 2 x upright, open front display refrigerators with blinds eBay Australia
SOLD 2004 Harley-Davidson FHL03A motorcycle eBay Australia
TBA 2005 Mustang Skid Steer 2086 Turbo, yellow eBay Australia
TBA Kubota Excavator U55.4, orange eBay Australia
TBA 2006 Toyota Hilux KUN26R MY05 SR5 Utility Dual Cab 4dr Auto 4sp 4x4 945kg 3.0DT eBay Australia
SOLD 1966 Ford Mustang coupe, white Manheim Cars & Light Commercial
13th - 20th November 2024 2007 BMW X5 E70 Wagon 5dr Steptronic 6sp 4x4 615kg 4.8i Autorola Marketplace
SOLD 2012 Volkswagen Golf VI MY13 118TSI Cabriolet 2dr DSG 7sp 1.4TSC Autorola Marketplace
20th November 2024 2022 LDV T60 SK8C MY23 Max LUXE Utility Dual Cab 4dr Spts Auto 8sp 4x4 750kg 2.0DTT Manheim Cars & Light Commercial

Real estate auctions

Visit the Real estate auctions by the Sheriff page of this website.

Please note: This page refers only to the seizure and sale of goods related to outstanding infringement (fines) matters and debt related to civil court judgments.

For information about crime-related confiscation, please visit the asset confiscation page of this website.