Unless another method of levy is provided, to attach tangible property in the possession of the debtor the sheriff shall take it into custody. The sheriff can only seize property from the possession or control of the debtor. Seizure from the possession of a third party requires a writ of mandate.
The creditor must deposit costs prior to levy. If additional fees are required to maintain the levy, the creditor must be given three business days notice. If the fees are not received timely, the levying officer shall release the property.
The following types of property in the possession of the debtor are subject to seizure as indicated.
PROPERTY TYPE OF SEIZURE
Chattel paper take the chattel paper into custody
Dwelling, personal property place a keeper in charge of property for a period determined by creditor
Farm products immediate seizure; install a keeper for not more than 10 days following
Immediate seizure; install cash-only keeper
Instruments take the property into custody. If instructed by the creditor, serve a Notice of Levy and a Writ of Execution on the obligor
Inventory of a going business immediate seizure; install a keeper for not more than 10 days following
Immediate seizure; install cash-only keeper
mobilehome place a keeper in charge of property for a period determined by creditor
securities take the property into custody