The order shall command the sheriff or other officer to attach the vessel, its tackle, apparel and furniture, to satisfy such claim and costs, and all such claims as shall be exhibited against such vessel according to law, and having attached the same, to summon the owners of such vessel, to be and appear before the court on a specified date to answer what may be claimed against them and the vessel.
4-207.Order.
Article IV. Attachment · Part 2. Watercraft · Not amended since adoption on record · Last verified July 20, 2026
In one sentenceSection 4-207 spells out what the attachment order commands: the sheriff attaches the vessel and its tackle to satisfy the claim, costs, and any other claims later exhibited against it, and summons the owners to appear.
Full Text of 735 ILCS 5/4-207
Plain-English Summary
This section defines the substance of the order Section 4-206 authorizes the court to enter. It commands the sheriff or other officer to attach the vessel, along with its tackle, apparel, and furniture, so the property stands ready to satisfy the plaintiff's claim and costs — and any other claims later exhibited against the craft according to law.
The order also requires the officer to summon the owners of the vessel to appear before the court on a specified date to answer whatever is claimed against them and the vessel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What must the sheriff do under a Section 4-207 order?
Attach the vessel and its tackle, apparel, and furniture.
What claims does the seized property secure?
The plaintiff's claim and costs, along with any other claims later exhibited against the vessel according to law.
Does the order do anything besides authorize seizure?
Yes — it also directs the officer to summon the owners to appear on a specified date.
What must the owners do once summoned?
Appear before the court to answer what is claimed against them and the vessel.
How does this section relate to Section 4-206?
Section 4-206 authorizes the court to enter the attachment order; Section 4-207 defines what that order must command.
Amendment History
(Source: P.A. 82-280.)
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Illinois Compiled Statutes, Illinois General Assembly / Legislative Reference Bureau. Last verified July 20, 2026.
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