Arkansas § 15-72-404 - Order of seizure.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 15-72-404 — Order of seizure., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-72-404. Order of seizure.
Where it appears by a verified pleading on the part of the plaintiff, by affidavit, or by oral testimony that grounds for the seizure and sale exist, the clerk, in addition to the summons or warning order, shall issue an order of seizure. This order shall be signed by the clerk and bear the seal of the court. The order of seizure shall specifically describe the illegal oil, illegal gas, or illegal product, so that it may be identified with reasonable certainty. The order shall direct the sheriff to whom it is addressed to take into his or her custody, actual or constructive, the illegal oil, illegal gas, or illegal product, described therein, and to hold the same subject to the orders of the court. The order of seizure shall be executed as a writ of attachment is executed. No bond shall be required before the issuance of the order of seizure, and the sheriff shall be responsible upon his or her official bond for the proper execution thereof.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 15-72-404
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 15-72-404 cover?
Section 15-72-404 ("Order of seizure.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. 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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