Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 482.080
482.080
Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1198, Sec. 25. Operative July 1, 1983, by Sec. 70 of Ch. 1198.
(a) If a writ of attachment is issued, the court may also issue an order directing the defendant to transfer to the levying officer either or both of the following:
- (1) Possession of the property to be attached if the property is sought to be attached by taking it into custody.
- (2) Possession of documentary evidence of title to property of or a debt owed to the defendant that is sought to be attached. An order pursuant to this paragraph may be served when the property or debt is levied upon or thereafter.
- (b) The order shall be personally served on the defendant and shall contain a notice to the defendant that failure to comply with the order may subject the defendant to arrest and punishment for contempt of court.