Section 700.110 - Levy upon instrument(a) To levy upon an instrument, the levying officer shall:(1) If the instrument is in the possession of the judgment debtor, take the instrument into custody.(2) If the instrument is in the possession of a third person, personally serve a copy of the writ of execution and a notice of levy on the third person.(b) If the levying officer obtains custody of the instrument, the levying officer shall, if the judgment creditor so instructs, serve a copy of the writ of execution and a notice of levy on the obligor. Service shall be made personally or by mail.Ca. Civ. Proc. Code § 700.110
Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1364, Sec. 2. Operative July 1, 1983, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 1364.