California Code, Penal Code - PEN § 4127

The court by whom any person was sentenced may at any time by written order direct payment of all or any part of the sums to be credited to any such person under this article to any person or persons dependent for support on the prisoner.  At the time of sentencing the court shall by making inquiry or taking evidence find whether or not any person or persons are dependent upon the defendant for support.  A copy of the finding of the court shall be transmitted to the county classification committee.