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Question: can the bank attach your account from a different bank

Answer: Yes. Under Arizona law, if a bank (or any party to a lawsuit) wins a judgment against a person for an unsecured debt, the bank can take steps to attach the person’s property, including other bank accounts, in order to secure the payment of the judgment. A.R.S. § 12-1521(1). Attachment creates a lien that can allow the bank to apply for a court order disposing of the property to pay the judgment. A.R.S. § 12-1532. However, Arizona law protects up to $300 in a deposit account from attachment. A.R.S. § 33-1126(A)(9). For fact-specific information and advice, please consult an attorney.

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