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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 2Ch. 6Art. 2§ 12513 Judgment Enforcement Process

§ 12513 Judgment Enforcement Process

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§ 12513 Judgment Enforcement Process

Key Takeaways

  • •After a court decides a case, the Attorney General makes sure the decision is followed.
  • •They can use legal tools to enforce the court's ruling if needed.
  • •This only applies to certain types of cases mentioned in another law (Section 12512).

Example

A court orders a company to stop polluting a river, but the company ignores the order.

The Attorney General can take action, like fines or other legal steps, to make sure the company follows the court's decision.

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

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§ 12513 Judgment Enforcement Process

After judgment in any of the causes referred to in Section 12512, the Attorney General shall direct the issuing of such process as may be necessary to carry the judgment into execution. (Added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

judgmentAttorney Generalprocessexecution

Related Statutes

  • § 12514 Attorney General Case Docket
  • § 12510 Attorney General'S Authority
  • § 12511 Attorney General'S State Representation
  • § 12511.5 Health Care Provider Defense
  • § 12511.7 Legislature Transparency Act Defense

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 12513.
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