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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 6Ch. 5Art. 2§ 11937 Clerk Judgment Reporting Requirement

§ 11937 Clerk Judgment Reporting Requirement

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§ 11937 Clerk Judgment Reporting Requirement

This law says that 30 days after a court makes a final money judgment (that isn’t paused or already paid), the court clerk must send an official copy of that judgment and a facts sheet to the director using the director’s form.

Key Takeaways

  • •Wait 30 days after a final money judgment before sending anything.
  • •Only applies if the judgment isn’t stayed (paused) or already satisfied (paid).
  • •The clerk must send a certified copy of the judgment or the register of actions plus a facts certificate.
  • •The documents must be on the form that the director provides.

Example

A homeowner sues a contractor and wins a $15,000 judgment for damages. The judgment is final and not stayed or paid.

After 30 days, the court clerk sends a certified copy of the judgment and a short facts sheet about the case to the director, using the form the director gave them.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 11937 Clerk Judgment Reporting Requirement

Upon the expiration of 30 days after any judgment becomes final, which is not stayed or satisfied in any action which results in a judgment for damages, the clerk of a court shall forward to the director a certified copy of the judgment or a certified copy of the register of actions, and a certificate of facts relative to the judgment, on a form which is provided by the director. (Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 44, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 2002.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

judgment for damagescertified copycertificate of factsdirector

Related Statutes

  • § 11933 License Suspension For Unpaid Judgments
  • § 11939 Insurance Policy Filing Requirements
  • § 11940 License Reinstatement Conditions
  • § 19224 License Revocation Proceedings
  • § 27031 Director'S Enforcement Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 11937.
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