A writ of possession—also known as a writ of eviction—is a court order issued after the landlord wins an eviction case in court against a residential or commercial tenant. This court order gives the landlord the exclusive right to possession of the property. The local sheriff or constable will often serve the writ of possession or eviction on the tenant and will physically remove the tenant if necessary.

A writ of possession is also issued to a purchaser of a property that was foreclosed on and sold at a sheriff’s sale—which historically took place on the courthouse steps, and sometimes still does. In the foreclosed property context, the writ of possession allows the purchaser who bought the property in foreclosure to take immediate possession of the property.

Laws regarding writs of possession or writs of eviction vary from state to state, including the amount of time the tenant has to vacate the property after being served with the writ of possession or writ of eviction—generally ranging from 24 hours to 30 days—before being physically removed by the sheriff or constable.

In Wyoming, a writ of possession, also known as a writ of eviction, is a legal document that a court issues to enforce an eviction order. This occurs after a landlord has successfully won an eviction lawsuit against a tenant, whether residential or commercial. The writ of possession grants the landlord the legal right to reclaim the property. The enforcement of the writ is typically carried out by the local sheriff, who serves the writ on the tenant. If necessary, the sheriff has the authority to physically remove the tenant from the premises. In the context of foreclosed properties, a writ of possession allows the new owner, who acquired the property at a sheriff's sale, to take immediate control of the property. The specific time frame a tenant has to vacate after being served with a writ varies by state. In Wyoming, the tenant is generally given 3 days to vacate the property after the writ is served before the sheriff can remove them. It's important to note that these procedures are subject to change and can be affected by local rules and the specifics of each case. An attorney can provide detailed guidance based on the most current Wyoming statutes and case law.