Claim of Exemption
34-2018-00226134-CL-CL-GDS: Asset Capital Recovery Group LLC vs. Dora Mafua 08/04/2026 Hearing on Claim of Exemption/Third-Party Claim in Department 16C
Tentative Ruling
TENTATIVE RULING:
The Claim of Exemption is GRANTED in that the sheriff is directed to withhold $150 per pay period, up to $600 per month, and to return to the judgment debtor any funds it is holding greater than that amount forthwith. The employer may send one payment of $600 per month to avoid unnecessary administrative expenses. (Code Civ. Proc., § 706.025.)
This minute order is effective immediately. No formal order or other notice is required. (Code Civ. Proc., § 1019.5; Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1312.)
NOTICE:
Consistent with Local Rule 1.06(B), any party requesting oral argument on any matter on this calendar must comply with the following procedure:
To request limited oral argument, on any matter on this calendar, you must call the Department 16C Oral Argument Request Line at (916) 874-1475 by 4:00 p.m. the Court day before the hearing and advise opposing counsel. At the time of requesting oral argument, the requesting party shall leave a voice mail message: a) identifying themselves as the party requesting oral argument; b) indicating the specific matter/motion for which they are requesting oral argument; and c) confirming that it has notified the opposing party of its intention to appear and that opposing party may appear via Zoom using the Zoom link and Meeting ID indicated below. If no request for oral argument is made, the tentative ruling becomes the final order of the Court.
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34-2018-00226134-CL-CL-GDS: Asset Capital Recovery Group LLC vs. Dora Mafua 08/04/2026 Hearing on Claim of Exemption/Third-Party Claim in Department 16C
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*** EFFECTIVE APRIL 13, 2026, THIS DEPARTMENT HAS MOVED TO THE TANI G. CANTIL-SAKAUYE COURTHOUSE LOCATED AT 500 G STREET IN SACRAMENTO, CA 95814. ALL HEARINGS NOTICED FOR DEPARTMENT 54 WILL BE HEARD IN DEPARTMENT 16C OF THE NEW COURTHOUSE. ***