§ 6361 Judgment Order Expiration

This law says that if a court order is part of a judgment, the judgment must clearly say which parts are orders and when they expire. Orders can't last more than five years unless the court extends them after a hearing.

Key Takeaways

•Court orders in a judgment must be clearly labeled.
•Orders can't last more than 5 years unless the court says so after a hearing.
•The judgment must show when the order expires.

Example

A court orders someone to pay child support as part of a divorce judgment.

The judgment must clearly say that the child support is an order and when it ends, like in 5 years or when the child turns 18. If it needs to last longer, the court has to hold another hearing to decide.

If an order is included in a judgment pursuant to this article, the judgment shall state on its face both of the following: (a) Which provisions of the judgment are the orders. (b) The date of expiration of the orders, which shall be not more than five years from the date the judgment is issued, unless extended by the court after notice and a hearing. (Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 125, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2006.)

Key Takeaways

•Court orders in a judgment must be clearly labeled.
•Orders can't last more than 5 years unless the court says so after a hearing.
•The judgment must show when the order expires.

Example

A court orders someone to pay child support as part of a divorce judgment.

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