{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"700.110","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 700.110","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 9. ENFORCEMENT OF JUDGMENTS [680.010. - 724.260.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-9"},{"name":"DIVISION 2. ENFORCEMENT OF MONEY JUDGMENTS [695.010. - 709.030.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-9/division-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Execution [699.010. - 701.830.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-9/division-2/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 4. Methods of Levy [700.010. - 700.200.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-9/division-2/chapter-3/article-4"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1364, Sec. 2.   Operative July 1, 1983, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 1364.","effective":null,"html":"<p>(a) To levy upon an instrument, the levying officer shall:</p><p>(1) If the instrument is in the possession of the judgment debtor, take the instrument into custody.</p><p>(2) If the instrument is in the possession of a third person, personally serve a copy of the writ of execution and a notice of levy on the third person.</p><p>(b) If the levying officer obtains custody of the instrument, the levying officer shall, if the judgment creditor so instructs, serve a copy of the writ of execution and a notice of levy on the obligor. Service shall be made personally or by mail.</p>","text":"(a) To levy upon an instrument, the levying officer shall: (1) If the instrument is in the possession of the judgment debtor, take the instrument into custody. (2) If the instrument is in the possession of a third person, personally serve a copy of the writ of execution and a notice of levy on the third person. (b) If the levying officer obtains custody of the instrument, the levying officer shall, if the judgment creditor so instructs, serve a copy of the writ of execution and a notice of levy on the obligor. Service shall be made personally or by mail.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/methods-of-levy-700-110","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}