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HomeVehicle CodeDiv. 7Ch. 2Art. 2§ 16373 Judgment Creditor Document Request

§ 16373 Judgment Creditor Document Request

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§ 16373 Judgment Creditor Document Request

This law says that if someone wins a court case and is owed money, they can ask the court for official papers proving the debt after 30 days if the money hasn't been paid.

Key Takeaways

  • •If you win a court case and are owed money, you can get official papers from the court to prove it.
  • •You have to wait 30 days after the court's decision before you can ask for these papers.
  • •The court will charge a fee for these papers, which should be fair and cover their costs.

Example

You won a court case and the other person was ordered to pay you $5,000 for damages, but they haven't paid you yet.

After 30 days, you can ask the court for official papers showing the debt, which you can use to try and collect the money.

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

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§ 16373 Judgment Creditor Document Request

(a) The clerk of a court shall, subject to subdivision (b), issue upon the request of a judgment creditor a certified copy of any judgment or a certified copy of the register of actions in an action resulting in a judgment for damages, and a certificate of facts relative to the judgment on a form provided by the department. (b) The judgment creditor may pay the required fees and request the documents specified in subdivision (a) upon the expiration of 30 days after the judgment has become final, if the judgment has not been stayed or satisfied within the amounts specified in this chapter as shown by the records of the court. The court shall determine the required fees, which shall be commensurate with the cost incurred by the court in carrying out this section. (Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 44, Sec. 11. Effective January 1, 2002.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

judgment creditorcertified copyregister of actionscertificate of factsrequired fees

Related Statutes

  • § 16381 Driver License Suspension Default
  • § 16378 Judgment Creditor Deposit Rules
  • § 16379 License Restoration After Judgment
  • § 13200 Driver License Suspension Penalties
  • § 13200.5 Driver License Suspension

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 16373.
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