California · Penal Code

PEN §11315: Whenever the owner of the means of conveyance, or the owner of any interest therein, has been guilty of a contempt of court, and fined in any proceeding under this article, the fine is a lien upon the

Civil

What this law says, in plain English

A fine imposed for contempt of court in proceedings under this article creates a lien on the conveyance or property interest, enforceable through court-ordered execution.

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Whenever the owner of the means of conveyance, or the owner of any interest therein, has been guilty of a contempt of court, and fined in any proceeding under this article, the fine is a lien upon the property to the extent of his interest in it. The lien is enforceable and collectible by execution issued by order of the court.

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