CA AB774

Extends the deadline for judgment creditors to file address verification declarations with the court from 5 to 10 business days after delivering them to the levying officer for personal debt judgments

Allows judgment debtors to file claims of exemption for personal debts more than 20 days after receiving notice of levy, while permitting levying officers to release funds to creditors after the 20-day period expires

Creates a process effective July 1, 2026 for judgment creditors to reinstate released liens on real and personal property when courts order return of exempt funds, with a civil penalty of up to $1,500 for knowingly certifying false information in reinstatement applications

Removes the requirement for judgment creditors to serve earnings withholding orders directly on judgment debtor employees, while adding employer requirements to document when and how they provided the order and notice to employees

Clarifies that filing ex parte applications related to levy exemption claims does not constitute a general appearance for purposes of court jurisdiction