§ 290 Judgment Enforcement Methods

Family Code·California

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This law says a court can make sure people follow its decisions by taking money, putting someone in charge, or punishing those who don't listen.

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•Courts can force people to follow their decisions.
•They can take money, put someone in charge, or punish those who don't listen.
•The court decides what to do based on what's needed.

Example

If a court orders someone to pay money after a car crash, but they refuse.

The court can take money from their bank account, put someone in charge of their money, or even punish them for not following the order.

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§ 290 Judgment Enforcement Methods

A judgment or order made or entered pursuant to this code may be enforced by the court by execution, the appointment of a receiver, or contempt, or by any other order as the court in its discretion determines from time to time to be necessary. (Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 86, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2007.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

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judgment order execution appointment of a receiver contempt discretion

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Family Code. Section 290.

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