Writs of attachment

The plaintiff, his agent, or attorney, may file an affidavit either at the commencement of the action or pending the action. Before a writ of attachment and garnishment is issued, the plaintiff shall first file in the clerk's office a bond, executed by himself or his agent, with security to be approved by the clerk, in twice the amount of his claim, conditioned to make good to the defendant all costs and damages which he may sustain by reason of the wrongful suing out of the attachment. If the plaintiff files an affidavit and bond as provided by this section, the clerk shall issue a writ of attachment and garnishment, to be levied upon as much of the lands, tenements, goods, chattels, and credits of the defendant as may be necessary to satisfy the claim of the plaintiff. (DC ST § 16-501)

In the case where the specific personal property of the replevin action has not been replevied, other property may be attached to recover damages and costs. D.C. Code Ann. § 16-517. Any judgment rendered for damages and costs carries the same rights as other judgments. Id.