California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP

CCP §704.225: Money in a judgment debtor’s deposit account that is not otherwise exempt under this chapter is exempt to the extent necessary for the support of the judgment debtor and the spouse and dependents of t

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Money in a judgment debtor's deposit account is protected from seizure to the extent needed to support the debtor, spouse, and dependents, unless another exemption applies.

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Money in a judgment debtor’s deposit account that is not otherwise exempt under this chapter is exempt to the extent necessary for the support of the judgment debtor and the spouse and dependents of the judgment debtor.

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