California § 5230.1 - An earnings assignment or income withholding order for support issued by a court

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 5230.1 — An earnings assignment or income withholding order for support issued by a court, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 5230.1. An earnings assignment or income withholding order for support issued by a court

(a) An earnings assignment or income withholding order for support issued by a court or administrative agency of another state is binding upon an employer of the obligor to the same extent as an earnings assignment order made by a court of this state. (b) When an employer receives an earnings assignment order or an income withholding order for support from a court or administrative agency in another state, all of the provisions of this chapter shall apply.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5230.1

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5230.1 cover?

Section 5230.1 ("An earnings assignment or income withholding order for support issued by a court") 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 § 5230.1?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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