California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP

CCP §514.040: The levying officer shall return the writ of possession, with his proceedings thereon, to the court in which the action is pending within 30 days after levy but in no event more than 60 days after the

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A levying officer must return a writ of possession and related documents to the court within 30 days after levy, or no more than 60 days after levy at the latest.

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The levying officer shall return the writ of possession, with his proceedings thereon, to the court in which the action is pending within 30 days after levy but in no event more than 60 days after the writ is issued.

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