27-18-604. Sheriff’s return of writ. The sheriff shall return the writ of attachment with the summons if issued at the same time, otherwise, within 20 days after the writ’s receipt, with a certificate of the sheriff’s proceedings endorsed on or attached to the writ.

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Terms Used In Montana Code 27-18-604

  • Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
  • Writ: means an order in writing issued in the name of the state or of a court or judicial officer. See Montana Code 1-1-202