Florida § 631.201 - Attachment and garnishment of assets.

Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 631.201 — Attachment and garnishment of assets., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 631.201. Attachment and garnishment of assets.

During the pendency of a delinquency proceeding in this or any reciprocal state, no action or proceeding in the nature of an attachment, garnishment, or execution shall be commenced or maintained in the courts of this state against the delinquent insurer or its assets. Any lien obtained by any such action or proceeding within 4 months prior to the commencement of any such delinquency proceeding or at any time thereafter shall be void as against any rights arising in such delinquency proceeding.

Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 631.201

What does Florida Statutes § 631.201 cover?

Section 631.201 ("Attachment and garnishment of assets.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Florida § 631.201?

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Is this the official text of Florida law?

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