Any bond authorized or required by any section of this chapter may be given either by the party himself or by any other person.
§ 8.01-556.Bonds may be given by any person.
Chapter 20. Attachments and Bail in Civil Cases · Article 2. Summons; Levy; Lien; Bonds, Etc · Last amended 1977 · Last verified July 16, 2026
In one sentenceAny bond authorized or required under the attachment chapter may be posted either by the party who needs it or by anyone else willing to stand behind it.
Full Text of § 8.01-556
Plain-English Summary
This short provision removes a potential obstacle from every bond requirement scattered through the attachment chapter. It does not matter whether the party who needs a bond has the resources or the willing surety to post it personally — the statute allows any other person to step in and give the bond instead.
That flexibility matters in practice: a debtor short on cash, or a friend or relative willing to help, can supply the bond that keeps property in play or gets it released, without the process turning on whether the named party alone can come up with the security.
Frequently Asked Questions
Must the party required to give a bond post it personally?
No. Any bond authorized or required by the attachment chapter may be given either by the party or by any other person.
Does this section apply to every bond in the attachment chapter?
Yes. It applies to any bond authorized or required by any section of the chapter.
Why would someone other than the party give a bond?
The party involved may lack the resources or a willing surety, so allowing another person to post the bond keeps the process from stalling for that reason.
Does this section change who the bond is payable to?
No. It only addresses who may give the bond, not its terms, penalty, or the party it is payable to, which other sections govern.
Does this apply to forthcoming bonds and appeal bonds alike?
Yes, it applies broadly to any bond authorized or required anywhere in the chapter, including forthcoming bonds and bonds to release an attachment.
Amendment History
Code 1950, § 8-544; 1977, c. 617.
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Code of Virginia, Virginia Division of Legislative Automated Systems. Last verified July 16, 2026.
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