Code Civ. Proc., § 703.540 · Article 2. Procedure for Claiming Exemptions After Levy
Code Civ. Proc., § 703.540
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Promptly after the filing of the claim of exemption, the levying officer shall serve both of the following on the judgment creditor personally or by mail:
(a) A copy of the claim of exemption.
(b) A notice of claim of exemption stating that the claim of exemption has been made and that the levying officer will release the property unless, within the time allowed as specified in the notice, both of the following are filed with the levying officer:
(1) A copy of the notice of opposition to the claim of exemption.
(2) A copy of the notice of motion for an order determining the claim of exemption.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1364, Sec. 2. Operative July 1, 1983, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 1364.
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