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The document is a legal form for a Writ of Attachment after hearing, which allows the plaintiff to request the attachment of the defendant's property to secure a monetary claim. It includes sections for attorney and court information, details about the parties involved, and instructions for serving the writ. The form specifies the property to be attached and requires identification of any other interests in that property.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the writ attachment in the editor.
Begin by filling in the 'Attorney or Party Without Attorney' section with your name and address. This identifies who is filing the writ.
Next, enter the 'Name of Court', 'Street Address', 'Mailing Address', 'City and Zip', and 'Branch Name' to specify where the case is being filed.
Fill in the details for both the plaintiff and defendant, including their names and telephone numbers, ensuring all information is accurate.
In section 3, provide the name and last known address of the defendant whose property you wish to attach.
Specify the amount to be secured by the attachment in section 4, followed by detailing the property to be attached in section 5. Be as descriptive as possible.
If applicable, complete sections regarding any interests in real property related to item 5, including names and addresses of other parties involved.

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What is a writ of body attachment?

A writ of attachment has an effective life for levying purposes of 60 days. If the plaintiff wishes to continue levying on the defendants property, the plaintiff must obtain an additional writ. Multiple writs may be issued by the court to affect property in different counties or different types of property.

What does writ mean in court terms?

A writ of body attachment is a process issued by the court directing the U.S. Marshal to bring a person who has been found in civil contempt before the court. The process may also be called an order of commitment for civil contempt or a warrant for civil arrest.

What is the meaning of writ of attachment?

A writ of attachment is a form of prejudgment process in which the court orders the seizure or attachment of property specifically described in the writ. Such property is seized and maintained in the custody of a designated official, usually the U.S. Marshal, under order and supervision of the court.