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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 2Pt. 3Ch. 2Art. 7§ 26722 Levy Possession Service Fee

§ 26722 Levy Possession Service Fee

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§ 26722 Levy Possession Service Fee

Key Takeaways

  • •If the sheriff or officer has to take someone's property right away because of a court order, they charge a fee.
  • •The fee is always $125, no matter what the property is.
  • •This rule started on January 1, 2024.

Example

If a court says a person must give their car to someone else right away, and the sheriff has to go take the car.

The person who gets the car will have to pay $125 to the sheriff for taking it.

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

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§ 26722 Levy Possession Service Fee

The fee for serving, executing, or processing any writ or order where the levying officer is required to take immediate possession of the property levied upon is one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125). (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 29, Sec. 3. (SB 564) Effective January 1, 2024.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

possessionproperty

Related Statutes

  • § 26733.5 Eviction Service Fees
  • § 26734 Levy Fee On Attached Property
  • § 26738 Not-Found Return Fee
  • § 29460 County Revolving Funds For Estates
  • § 24051 County Property Inventory Reporting

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 26722.
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