Va. Code § 8.01-558: Attachment lien on effects already in hands of officer

When an officer has in his possession or custody money or effects of the defendant held under an attachment executed, or other legal process, a delivery to such officer of an attachment under this chapter shall be deemed a levy thereof as to such money or effects, and constitute a lien thereon from the time of such delivery.Code 1950, § 8-546; 1977, c. 617.