New Hampshire § 536-A-8 - Section 536-A:8 Writ Content.
Full text of New Hampshire New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 536-A-8 — Section 536-A:8 Writ Content., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 536-A-8. Section 536-A:8 Writ Content.
The writ of replevin shall be directed to a sheriff, constable, or police officer within whose jurisdiction the property is located. It shall describe the specific property to be seized, and shall specify the location or locations where, as determined by the court from all the evidence, there is probable cause to believe the property or some part thereof will be found. It shall direct the levying officer to seize the same if it is found, and to retain it in his custody. Upon probable cause later shown by further affidavit or declaration by applicant or someone on his behalf, filed with the court, a writ of replevin may be endorsed by the court, without further notice, to direct the levying officer to search for the property at another location or locations and to seize the same, if found.
Source: official New Hampshire text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 536-A-8 cover?
Section 536-A-8 ("Section 536-A:8 Writ Content.") is part of the New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Hampshire. 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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