CODE OF VIRGINIA

ATTACHMENT LIEN ON EFFECTS ALREADY IN HANDS OF OFFICER (§ 8.01-558)

When an officer has in his possession or custody money or effects of the
defendant held under an attachment executed, or other legal process, a delivery
to such officer of an attachment under this chapter shall be deemed a levy
thereof as to such money or effects, and constitute a lien thereon from the time
of such delivery.

HISTORY: Code 1950, § 8-546; 1977, c. 617.