Welf. & Inst. Code, § 15657.01 · Article 8.5. Civil Actions for Abuse of Elderly or Dependent Adults
Welf. & Inst. Code, § 15657.01
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Notwithstanding Section 483.010 of the Code of Civil Procedure, an attachment may be issued in any action for damages pursuant to Section 15657.5 for financial abuse of an elder or dependent adult, as defined in Section 15610.30. The other provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure not inconsistent with this article shall govern the issuance of an attachment pursuant to this section. In an application for a writ of attachment, the claimant shall refer to this section. An attachment may be issued pursuant to this section whether or not other forms of relief are demanded.
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History
Added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 45, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2008.
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