12-1530. Levy of writ; attachment of real or personal property A. The writ of attachment shall be levied in the same manner as a writ of execution. B. When real property is attached the officer shall also serve a copy of the writ upon the defendant whose property is attached as a summons is served in a civil action, and make return thereof. If the officer is unable to serve the writ upon defendant, he shall post the writ in a conspicuous place upon the property and so make his return. C. When personal property is attached the property shall remain in the custody of the officer until final judgment, unless taken from his custody as provided by law. D. In the execution of a writ, the officer may enter on the lands, and into the residence or other building owned, occupied or controlled by the defendant.
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