Section 1715 - Applicability of chapter(a) Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (b), this chapter applies to a foreign-country judgment to the extent that the judgment both: (1) Grants or denies recovery of a sum of money.(2) Under the law of the foreign country where rendered, is final, conclusive, and enforceable.(b) This chapter does not apply to a foreign-country judgment, even if the judgment grants or denies recovery of a sum of money, to the extent that the judgment is any of the following: (1) A judgment for taxes.(2) A fine or other penalty.(3)(A) A judgment for divorce, support, or maintenance, or other judgment rendered in connection with domestic relations.(B) A judgment for divorce, support, or maintenance, or other judgment rendered in connection with domestic relations may be recognized by a court of this state pursuant to Section 1723.(c) A party seeking recognition of a foreign-country judgment has the burden of establishing that the foreign-country judgment is entitled to recognition under this chapter.Ca. Civ. Proc. Code § 1715
Added by Stats 2007 ch 212 (SB 639),s 2, eff. 1/1/2008.