California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP

CCP §491.450: (a) If a lien is created pursuant to this article, the court clerk shall endorse upon the judgment recovered in the action or special proceeding a statement of the existence of the lien and the time i

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When a lien is created under this article, the court clerk must note on the judgment document that a lien exists and when it was created.

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(a) If a lien is created pursuant to this article, the court clerk shall endorse upon the judgment recovered in the action or special proceeding a statement of the existence of the lien and the time it was created. (b) Any abstract issued upon the judgment shall include a statement of the lien in favor of the plaintiff.

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