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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Potential buyers of property sold at Sheriff's auctions should note that items can be withdrawn at any time if payment of the outstanding fine or debt is made.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	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	2012 Harley Davidson FXDWG1 Motorbike	Manheim Cars & Light Commercial
9 April 2025 - 16 April 2025	2009 Kawasaki jetski and 2009 Dunbier trailer	Autorola Marketplace
TBA	2011 Ford Falcon Ute	eBay Australia
TBA	2012 MV Agusta motorbike	TBA
TBA	2009 Suzuki Swift rally car, black	Autorola Marketplace
9 April 2025 - 16 April 2025	2005 Nissan Patrol Cab Chassis	Autorola Marketplace
9 April 2025 - 16 April 2025	2013 Chyrsler 300LX	Autorola Marketplace
TBA	2014 Mercedes-Benz Vito, van	Autorola Marketplace
14 April 2025 - 23 April 2025	2014 Toyota Hilux DC Ute	eBay Australia
TBA	2023 Maserati Levante	TBA

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.