What is a Sheriff levy?

A sheriff levy is a legal process wherein a sheriff is authorized to seize and sell a debtor's property to satisfy a court judgment. This typically occurs after a creditor obtains a court order and the sheriff is tasked with enforcing it. The sheriff's office may auction off the seized property, with the proceeds going toward paying off the debt owed to the creditor. This process is part of the broader judicial enforcement mechanisms used to collect debts.