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HomeFamily CodeDiv. 9Pt. 5Ch. 3Art. 1§ 4603 Deposit Holder Liability Protection

§ 4603 Deposit Holder Liability Protection

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§ 4603 Deposit Holder Liability Protection

Key Takeaways

  • •If you're in charge of someone else's money or stuff, and you follow the rules, you won't get in trouble.
  • •You must act honestly and do what the law says.
  • •If you make a mistake but tried your best to follow the rules, you're still safe.

Example

You're holding your friend's money to pay for a school trip.

If you use that money only for the trip like you're supposed to, and you don't spend it on something else, you won't get in trouble even if something goes wrong.

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

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§ 4603 Deposit Holder Liability Protection

The deposit holder who is responsible for any money or property and for any disbursements under this chapter is not liable for any action undertaken in good faith and in conformance with this chapter.

Last verified: February 26, 2026

Related Statutes

  • § 3580 Spousal Separation Agreements
  • § 4600 Child Support Bad Faith Remedy
  • § 4601 Support Deposit Holder Definition
  • § 4602 Statement Of Disbursements Receipts
  • § 4604 Deposit Holder Fee Recovery

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Family Code. Section 4603.
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