California § 1612 - Within 20 days following expiration of time for filing answer under Section 1611,
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§ 1612. Within 20 days following expiration of time for filing answer under Section 1611,
Within 20 days following expiration of time for filing answer under Section 1611, the Attorney General shall apply to the court for a judgment relating to all property set forth in the petition and not claimed by answer. The court shall find that such property appears to be or to have been owned by persons residing within this State and remains unclaimed by such persons. The court shall declare that the property, which shall be described, is subject to custody of the State and shall be delivered to and received by the State of California to be retained until such time as it may be claimed pursuant to law.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1612
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1612 cover?
Section 1612 ("Within 20 days following expiration of time for filing answer under Section 1611,") 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.
How do I cite California § 1612?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 1612 apply to my situation?
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