{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"512.070","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 512.070","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 2. OF CIVIL ACTIONS [307. - 1062.34.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2"},{"name":"TITLE 7. OTHER PROVISIONAL REMEDIES IN CIVIL ACTIONS [501. - 574.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-7"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Claim and Delivery of Personal Property [511.010. - 516.050.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-7/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Writ of Possession [512.010. - 512.120.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-7/chapter-2/article-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 145.","effective":null,"html":"<p>If a writ of possession is issued, the court may also issue an order directing the defendant to transfer possession of the property to the plaintiff. Such order shall contain a notice to the defendant that failure to turn over possession of such property to plaintiff may subject the defendant to being held in contempt of court.</p>","text":"If a writ of possession is issued, the court may also issue an order directing the defendant to transfer possession of the property to the plaintiff. Such order shall contain a notice to the defendant that failure to turn over possession of such property to plaintiff may subject the defendant to being held in contempt of court.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/writ-of-possession-512-070","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}