California § 706.029 - Service of an earnings withholding order creates a lien upon the earnings of the
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 706.029 — Service of an earnings withholding order creates a lien upon the earnings of the, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 706.029. Service of an earnings withholding order creates a lien upon the earnings of the
Service of an earnings withholding order creates a lien upon the earnings of the judgment debtor that are required to be withheld pursuant to the order and upon all property of the employer subject to the enforcement of a money judgment in the amount required to be withheld pursuant to such order. The lien continues for a period of one year from the date the earnings of the judgment debtor become payable unless the amount required to be withheld pursuant to the order is paid as required by law.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 706.029
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 706.029 cover?
Section 706.029 ("Service of an earnings withholding order creates a lien upon the earnings of the") 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 § 706.029?
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Is this the official text of California law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the California official source linked on this page or consult a licensed California attorney.
How does California § 706.029 apply to my situation?
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