DD Form 454. Warrant of Attachment

DD Form 454 - Warrant of Attachment is used to issue a legal warrant to attach (seize or take custody of) an individual's property or assets for the purpose of satisfying a legal claim or debt within the Department of Defense.

The form consists of sections where the issuing authority provides information about the individual whose property is being attached, the nature of the claim or debt, and the property to be seized. It serves as a legal order to secure the individual's assets to satisfy the claim.

Key fields in this form include details about the individual's identity, the nature of the claim, description of the property to be attached, and the issuing authority's signature. Accurate completion is essential to ensure that the warrant is legally sound and executed properly.

Application Example: A contractor owes a debt to the Department of Defense, and a warrant of attachment is issued to seize their property as collateral. The issuing authority completes DD Form 454, providing information about the contractor, the debt, and the property to be attached. Proper completion ensures the legal execution of the attachment process.

There are no direct analogues to this form, as it addresses the specific legal process of issuing a warrant to attach property for the purpose of satisfying claims or debts within the Department of Defense.