Writs of Attachment

"Process for filing for a writ of attachment can be found in Rule 4A of the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure.

If a District Court has jurisdiction in any action, real estate and interests in real estate attachable on writs of attachment from the Superior Court may be attached on writs of attachment or taken on executions from such court. (14 MRS §4452)

Following the entry of judgment in a civil action and prior to the issuance of a writ of execution upon the judgment, any interest in real or personal property, which is not exempt from attachment and execution, may be attached by the plaintiff by filing in the registry of deeds for the county in which the property is located, with respect to real property, or in the office of the Secretary of State, with respect to property of a type a security interest in which may be perfected by a filing. (14 MRS §4151)"