§ 12325 Treasurer Warrant Payment Orders

Government Code·California

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•The Treasurer can tell banks or credit unions to pay money from the state's account using special orders.
•When someone gets paid, they must sign like they would for a normal check.
•The Treasurer must give all used payment orders back to the Controller every day.

Example

The state needs to pay a company for fixing a school roof.

The Treasurer writes an order to the bank to pay the company. The company signs a receipt when they get the money, and the Treasurer gives the used order back to the Controller.

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§ 12325 Treasurer Warrant Payment Orders

The Treasurer may attach to or indorse upon warrants drawn by the Controller an order directing payment by any bank or credit union in which money of the state is on deposit. Upon presentation for payment, the person to whom it is paid shall receipt therefor in the manner customary in the payment of bank or credit union checks. The Treasurer shall deliver daily to the Controller all canceled warrants, taking the Controller’s receipt therefor. (Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 430, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 2002.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

Treasurer Controller warrants bank or credit union canceled warrants

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Government Code. Section 12325.

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