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Fresno — Do Not Submit This Form!!!

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Edition
2026-09-26
Last updated
2026-10-05
Jurisdiction
Fresno County

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Levy upon Debtor’s Going Business INSTRUCTIONS TO THE SHERIFF OF THE COUNTY OF FRESNO: (The Sheriff must have written and signed instructions by the Attorney of Record or Plaintiff, if Pro Per, in accordance with California Code of Civil Procedure 262 and 687.010)

TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY

Court Case # _______________________________

_________________________________________________ vs. ____________________________________________________ PLAINTIFF’S NAME DEFENDANT’S NAME

If the writ contains multiple debtors, please indicate which debtor(s) is the owner of the going business:


Provide the original writ together with the appropriate fees. Please type or print legibly.

SECTION I (Property)

(check one box only)

  1.  CONDUCT “TILL TAP” ONLY by taking immediate custody of CASH/CHECK PROCEEDS FROM SALES ONLY from the cash register or usual money receptacle at the business.

  2.  PLACE A KEEPER in the judgment debtor’s business for the period of time indicated in Section II (below), for the purpose of taking custody of CASH/CHECK PROCEEDS FROM SALES ONLY pursuant to CCP 700.070(c).FORM!!!

  3.  PLACE A KEEPER in the judgment debtor’s business for the period of time indicated in Section II (below), for the purpose of taking custody of CASH/CHECK PROCEEDS FROM SALES AND TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY described on the attached sheet. AT THE END OF THE KEEPER PERIOD, OR IF, PURSUANT TO CCP 700.070(b)(1), THE JUDGMENT DEBTOR OBJECTS TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE KEEPER … (check one box only) 3a  Seize all cash and checks, release all other tangible property, release the keeper and leave. THIS 3b  Seize cash, check, inventory, move, store, and sell tangible personal property described on the attached. (A minimum deposit of $1,500.00 is required pending further quotation. Pursuant to CCP 685.100, the levying officer will not take exclusive custody of property unless the judgment creditor has deposited a sufficient sum of money to pay costs of moving and storage) SECTION II (Keeper period)

(check one box only)

THE KEEPER IS TO BE INSTALLED IN THE BUSINESS FOR A PERIOD OF …  8,  12,  24, hours each day (excluding weekends *) for _______ day(s).

SECTION III (Business information)

________________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________ SUBMIT Name of Business Address City/Zip

Business hours are ______________ to _______________ Except ________________________________________________________

SIGNATURE: __________________________________________________________ DATE:_______________________________ NOT Attorney of Record or Plaintiff, if Pro Per


PRINT Name and Address of Attorney of Record or Plaintiff, if Pro Per

DAY PHONE ( ) ___________________________ EXT. _____________ FAX ( ) ____________________________________DO

E-MAIL ___________________________________________________________

NOTE: The Sheriff is entitled to his/her fees for service, whether or not the service is successful (Government Codes 26736 and 26738) NORMAL HOURS FOR SERVICE ARE MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. * Service outside of normal business hours would be left to the discretion of the deputy performing levy. COUNTY OF FRESNO SHERIFF-CIVIL UNIT P.O. Box 45025 Fresno, CA 93718 Revision 3/23 Phone 559-600-8230 Email: civil.sheriff@fresnosheriff.org

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