Arizona § 12-1331 - Claim of property levied upon; bond
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-1331 — Claim of property levied upon; bond, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 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.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 12-1331
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-1331 cover?
Section 12-1331 ("Claim of property levied upon; bond") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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