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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 2Ch. 6Art. 2§ 12517 Fraudulent Conveyance Enforcement

§ 12517 Fraudulent Conveyance Enforcement

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§ 12517 Fraudulent Conveyance Enforcement

Key Takeaways

  • •If someone owes the state money and tries to hide their stuff (like money or property) to avoid paying, the Attorney General can step in.
  • •The Attorney General can go to court to cancel any sneaky transfers or sales the person made to hide their stuff.
  • •The state can use its money to pay for the costs of this process if allowed.

Example

A person owes the state $50,000 but gives their car to a friend for $1 to avoid paying the debt.

The Attorney General can go to court to cancel the fake sale of the car and make the person use it to pay their debt.

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

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§ 12517 Fraudulent Conveyance Enforcement

When in the Attorney General’s opinion it may be necessary for the collection or enforcement of any judgment in favor or for the use of the state, the Attorney General shall institute and prosecute, on behalf of the state, actions or proceedings to set aside and annul all conveyances fraudulently made by judgment debtors. When allowed by the Department of General Services, the necessary cost shall be paid out of any available appropriation. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 93. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

Attorney Generaljudgment debtorsfraudulently made conveyancesDepartment of General Services

Related Statutes

  • § 12515 State Property Purchase Authority
  • § 12516 State Property Redemption Authority
  • § 12510 Attorney General'S Authority
  • § 12511 Attorney General'S State Representation
  • § 12511.5 Health Care Provider Defense

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 12517.
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