12-1331

12-1331. Claim of property levied upon; bond

A. When a sheriff or other officer levies a writ of execution, attachment, replevin or similar writ upon personal property and such property or any part thereof is claimed by a person who is not a party to the writ, such person may present a written claim thereto, under oath, to the officer who made the levy, stating that the claim is made in good faith.

B. A person presenting a written claim as provided in subsection A shall also execute and deliver to the officer a bond to be approved by the officer, payable to the plaintiff in the writ, for an amount equal to double the value of the property so claimed, the value to be assessed by the officer.