Code of Civil Procedure section 700.110


(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.

Source: Section 700.110, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=700.­110.­ (updated Jul. 1, 1983; accessed Jul. 7, 2025).

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