After a defendant's conviction (pursuant to a guilty plea) for two felony offenses and sentences to the penitentiary, I learned that the defendant had approximately $800 on his person when he was arrested. The jail logged in the money and preserved it along with other property on this person when he was arrested. His court appointed attorney's fees and court costs total more than $800.

I would like to get the money for reimbursement to the courty for the attorney's fees and for payment of some of the court costs. Is a writ of garnishment an appropriate way to do this? The Sheriff's Office still has the money. Any other ideas? Thanks for any suggestions or warnings!