California § 1034.5 - In unlawful detainer proceedings, the plaintiff who recovers judgment for possess

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1034.5 — In unlawful detainer proceedings, the plaintiff who recovers judgment for possess, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 1034.5. In unlawful detainer proceedings, the plaintiff who recovers judgment for possess

In unlawful detainer proceedings, the plaintiff who recovers judgment for possession of premises, and who advances or pays to the sheriff or marshal the expenses required for the eviction of any persons in possession or occupancy of the premises and the personal property of such persons, shall, after being advised by the sheriff or marshal of the exact amount necessarily used and expended to effect the eviction, be allowed to file a request for the same pursuant to rules adopted by the Judicial Council.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1034.5

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1034.5 cover?

Section 1034.5 ("In unlawful detainer proceedings, the plaintiff who recovers judgment for possess") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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Is this the official text of California law?

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