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The record of this law\u2019s original creation isn\u2019t available online. It has been modified 1 time. Those modifications are cataloged by \u201cThe Acts of Assembly,\u201d a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly\u2019s website will be linked accordingly. That modification is as follows: in 1977, chapter 617.<\/p>","references":[{"id":349911,"section_number":"16.1-91.2","catch_line":"Judge to keep record of judgment on forthcoming bond; how to endorse execution","order_by":null,"url":"\/16.1-91.2\/"},{"id":376803,"section_number":"8.01-130.7","catch_line":"Procedure when distress levied and tenant unable to give forthcoming bond; what defense may be made","order_by":null,"url":"\/8.01-130.7\/"}],"refers_to":false,"permalink":{"id":1505425,"object_type":"law","relational_id":377522,"identifier":"8.01-526","token":"8.01\/19\/8.01-526","url":"\/8.01-526\/","edition_id":2,"permalink":0,"preferred":1},"url":"\/8.01-526\/","token":"8.01\/19\/8.01-526","dublin_core":{"Title":"When forthcoming bond taken; property remains in debtor’s possession","Type":"Text","Format":"text\/html","Identifier":"\u00a7 8.01-526","Relation":"Code of Virginia"},"html":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

The sheriff<\/span> or other officer levying a writ of fieri facias<\/span>, or distress warrant, may take from the debtor a bond<\/span>, with sufficient surety<\/span>, payable to the creditor<\/span>, reciting the service of such writ or warrant, and the amount due thereon, including the officer’s fee for taking the bond<\/span>, commissions, and other lawful charges, if any, with condition that the property shall be forthcoming at the day and place of sale; whereupon, such property may be permitted to remain in the possession<\/span> and at the risk of the debtor.<\/p><\/section>","plain_text":" CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\nWHEN FORTHCOMING BOND TAKEN; PROPERTY REMAINS IN DEBTOR’S POSSESSION (\u00a7\n8.01-526)\n\nThe sheriff or other officer levying a writ of fieri facias, or distress\nwarrant, may take from the debtor a bond, with sufficient surety, payable to the\ncreditor, reciting the service of such writ or warrant, and the amount due\nthereon, including the officer’s fee for taking the bond, commissions, and\nother lawful charges, if any, with condition that the property shall be\nforthcoming at the day and place of sale; whereupon, such property may be\npermitted to remain in the possession and at the risk of the debtor.\n\nHISTORY: Code 1950, \u00a7 8-450; 1977, c. 617.","edition":{"id":2,"name":"2026","slug":"2026","date_created":"2026-07-16 18:40:23","date_modified":"2026-08-02 15:14:36","current":1,"order_by":2,"last_import":"2026-08-02 12:37:30"}}