Title 8.01. Civil Remedies and Procedure
Chapter 20. Attachments and Bail in Civil Cases
§ 8.01-558. Attachment lien on effects already in hands of officer.
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.
Code 1950, § 8-546; 1977, c. 617.