Iowa Code 807.7 – Attachment
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Terms Used In Iowa Code 807.7
- Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
Upon the filing of a complaint or indictment, the court wherein same is filed shall have authority to issue a writ of attachment to secure the maximum fine allowable by law for the offense charged, and costs.