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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Except as provided in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 3439.07 of the Civil Code, the following property is exempt from attachment:
(a) All property exempt from enforcement of a money judgment.
(b) Property which is necessary for the support of a defendant who is a natural person or the family of such defendant supported in whole or in part by the defendant.
(c) “Earnings” as defined by Section 706.011.
(d) All property not subject to attachment pursuant to Section 487.010.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Code of Civil Procedure - CCP § 487.020 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/code-of-civil-procedure/ccp-sect-487-020/
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