California · Government Code

GOV §68107: A court may order a criminal defendant upon whom a fine, forfeiture, or penalty is imposed, to disclose to the court his or her social security number in order to assist in its collection.

Civil

What this law says, in plain English

Courts may require criminal defendants to provide their social security number to help collect fines or penalties. The number is protected from public disclosure except for collection purposes.

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A court may order a criminal defendant upon whom a fine, forfeiture, or penalty is imposed, to disclose to the court his or her social security number in order to assist in its collection. That social security number is not a public record and shall not be disclosed except for collection purposes.

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