California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP

CCP §724.030: When a money judgment is satisfied, the judgment creditor immediately shall file with the court an acknowledgment of satisfaction of judgment.

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When a money judgment is paid in full, the judgment creditor must promptly file a written acknowledgment with the court confirming satisfaction of the judgment.

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When a money judgment is satisfied, the judgment creditor immediately shall file with the court an acknowledgment of satisfaction of judgment. This section does not apply where the judgment is satisfied in full pursuant to a writ.

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