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LEARN MORECourt Document required | Original Writ of Execution-Money Judgment (form EJ-130); IF APPLICABLE: spousal affidavit (original and two copies); fictitious business name statement (one certified copy plus two copies); affidavit of identity (three copies); court order authorizing a levy on a third person’s bank account (original and two copies); application for writ of execution (three copies). |
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Purpose of Process | The writ authorizes the Sheriff to serve a garnishment on the debtor’s bank. The bank is required to remit monies from the debtor’s account to the Sheriff or explain why funds will not be remitted. |
Sheriff's Instructions | Specify the name and physical address of the branch of the financial institution (bank, credit union, etc.) where the debtor’s account is located. Specify the name of the debtor whose account is to be garnished and any account information. Reference any additional document (affidavit of identity, spousal affidavit, fictitious business name statements court order to levy on a third party’s account.) The creditor’s attorney or the creditor (if the creditor doesn’t have an attorney) must sign and date the instructions. If the Court issued the writ electronically, your instructions shall contain all the identified information pursuant to CCP 687.010(e) OR complete the Electronic Writ Declaration. |
Time for Service | The writ of execution expires 180 days after the issuance. |
Method of Levy | Garnishment is the method of levy in which the Sheriff serves a copy of the writ, notice of levy and memorandum of garnishee on the financial institution. The bank is required to remit funds to the Sheriff or explain in the memorandum of garnishee any reason for not remitting funds. |
Fee | See Fee Schedule |
Proof of Service | A proof of service is not issued. Instead, a Return to Court detailing the Sheriff’s actions is prepared which accompanies the writ when it is returned to the court. |
Proper fee deposit
Sheriff Instructions
Original Writ of Execution-Money Judgment (form EJ-130)
Electronic Writ Declaration if applicable
Original and two copies of any spousal affidavit (if applicable)
One certified copy of an unexpired fictitious business name statement plus two copies (if applicable)
Three copies of an affidavit of identity (if applicable)
Original and two copies of a court order authorizing a levy on a third person’s bank account (if applicable)
One copy of the application for writ of execution (if applicable)