Evictions
As of February 24, 2025 the fee for scheduling an eviction service have changed.
House evictions are a two-hour time slot. Apartment evictions are a one-hour time slot. If at the time of scheduling additional time is requested (large apartment, home or business), there will be an allowance made.
- 4 HOUR $400 2 HOUR $200 1 HOUR $100 ½ HOUR Lock Change ONLY $50.00
The landlord/land owner is responsible for having enough people present to remove ALL items of value within the set time slot.
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- House: 5-8 Able bodied movers
- Apartment 4-6 Able bodied movers
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If the Sheriff’s Office arrives and determines * there is not enough time or not enough people to finish the eviction within the chosen time slot, the eviction will be rescheduled. *This occurs before the eviction is started and it is the deputy who determines the eviction cannot be completed within the allotted time slot or with the number of people on-site.
As of September 1, 2023 the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office instituted a no refund policy *for all
Eviction scheduled services that have not been canceled 3 business days prior to Eviction Scheduled Date (i.e.: Eviction Scheduled for September 8th at 10:00am must be canceled by September 5th at 9:59am). An Eviction Scheduled Date that has not been canceled or canceled less than 3 business days prior to the scheduled date will not receive a refund. (Phone Number; 815-319-6150). *Note if you are a No-Call-No-Show/Cancel the Day of the Eviction, you will need to pay the fees again prior to rescheduling.
The landlord/land owner is responsible for the removal of any vehicles on the property.
I have read and understood the above rules and expectations. * Additional fees if we need to reschedule.
Landlords, If you are scheduling your first eviction.
The first step towards obtaining an eviction is to have a “Landlord’s Notice”. There are various types of landlord notices depending on the particular situation. The Winnebago County Law Library has self-help manuals available that can explain the different types of notices and what steps must be taken in the eviction process. The Law Library is located in the main court house at 400 West State Street and can be reached by calling 815-319-4965.
Once the Sheriff’s Office receives the signed sealed Order from the Judge, a date and time can be set for Sheriff’s personnel to meet the plaintiff at the eviction address. The Sheriff’s Office will set the eviction date as soon as possible after your possession date. The eviction date can be set further out if requested since the eviction order is valid for one hundred-twenty (120) calendar days from the date it is signed by the Judge. The Sheriff’s role at the eviction address is to enforce the Order and keep the peace.
The plaintiff is responsible for the manpower along with things like garbage bags and boxes that may be necessary to move the possessions to the nearest public access (normally the curb).
Fees for Enforcement of an Eviction Order
Sheriff's fee for serving or attempting to serve an order of judgment for the possession of real estate in an action of ejectment or in any other action, or for restitution in an action of forcible entry and detainer without aid in the County are as follows:
Fees paid in advance
$100.00 an hour Fee for Restoring Possession
*Mileage will be charged outside of Rockford and added to the total. See Additional Civil Process Fee Information for total by location.
Additional Civil Process Fee Information -
The Civil Process Section of the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office manages the eviction process. The Civil Process Section is open to the public from 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m., Monday through Friday and can be reached by calling 815-319-6150.
The Landlord notification process was rolled out 01/26/2024.
This notification process gives you information and opportunity at your fingertips!
How it Works:
The notification is sent to the approved phone number supplied by the Landlord at the time of scheduling:
- Notification of Confirmed Eviction Scheduled will include:
- The Eviction Order Number
- The Scheduled Time
- The Refund Cancellation Date
- Along with WCSO phone number hyperlink
- *Notification of a Canceled Appointment will include:
- The Eviction Order Number that was Canceled
- If a Refund is available
- Along with WCSO phone number hyperlink
- *Notification of an Open Eviction Timeslot Available
- WCSO new program runs daily to prompt this notification (typically 8:45)
- The Notice will Announce an Open Eviction Timeslot
- First come first serve basis
- Days and Times Available
- Along with WCSO phone number hyperlink
- The Notice will Announce an Open Eviction Timeslot
- WCSO new program runs daily to prompt this notification (typically 8:45)
The notification of an Open Eviction Timeslot is driven by the Landlord/Property owner who has call and cancel their eviction, allowing the system to recalculate using the system parameters, the text messages will be sent to all those in the qualified area announcing the opening.