Exekutionsenhets

Exekutionsenhets, a term used in several Nordic languages, denotes a unit within a public enforcement agency or the judiciary that carries out enforcement of court decisions and administrative judgments. The unit handles actions intended to compel compliance with debts, fines, evictions, and other civil orders, by initiating and executing lawful enforcement measures against individuals or businesses.

Typical responsibilities include registering and enforcing judgments, seizing assets, garnishing wages or bank accounts, arranging public auctions of seized property, and issuing eviction or restraining orders. Staffed by enforcement officers or bailiffs, supported by legal and administrative professionals, exekutionsenhets operate under national procedural laws and must follow due process, notification requirements, and limits on what can be seized.

Organization and oversight: Exekutionsenhets are usually part of a central enforcement authority or a division within the court system. They coordinate with courts, police, tax authorities and social services to ensure compliance while protecting the rights of debtors and creditors. Decisions and actions can be reviewed by courts and are subject to prescribed remedies.

In the Nordic region, similar units exist under different names, reflecting national legal traditions. The concept underscores the state’s role in enforcing civil judgments and preserving financial and social order.

See also: bailiff; writ of execution; garnishment.