What does “commissaire de justice” mean?

Bailiff. A legal officer who delivers court papers and can seize money or goods. Until 2022 called huissier.

What to do

Check who the debt is owed to and what it is for. You can call them to agree a payment plan.

You may see it in letters from

• Commissaire de justice (ex huissier) — Bailiff

“commissaire de justice” is a French word used in official letters in France. Briefly explains words like this automatically when you check a letter.

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