6-30/140.00 Persons Who Can Claim Exemption



Exemptions apply only to a natural person.  (CCP 703.020(a))  However, the following person may file a claim of exemption:

 

  • The judgment debtor or a person acting on behalf of the judgment debtor (CCP 703.020(b)(1)
  • In the case of community property
    • The spouse of the debtor whether or not the spouse is also a judgment debtor (CCP 703.020(b)(2)
    • Domestic partner of a debtor whether or not the domestic partner is also a judgment debtor (CCP 703.020(b)(3)