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EJ-138 Order on Application to Stay Levy or Garnishment (Wage Garnishment—Enforcement of Judgment)

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Edition: 2026-09-26
Last updated: 2026-10-05
Jurisdiction: California

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EJ-138 Order on Application to Stay Levy or Garnishment (Wage Garnishment—Enforcement…¶

Source: https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/jcc-form/EJ-138

Order on Application to Stay Levy or Garnishment (Wage Garnishment—Enforcement of Judgment) (EJ-138)

States the court’s decision (order) about the judgment debtor’s request in form WG-017/EJ-137 to stay (pause) a wage garnishment, bank account levy, or other levy.

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Effective: January 1, 2026

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