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Court Services Division Manual / Volume 6 - Civil Management Bureau (CMB) / Manual of Civil Procedure / 6-30/000.00 Exemptions / 6-30/200.00 Specific Exemptions

6-30/218.00 Tools and Equipment of Trade


6-30/217.00 Retirement Benefits from Public Entity
6-30/219.00 Trust Funds

Upon making a claim, tools, implements, instruments, materials, uniforms, furnishings, books, equipment, one commercial motor vehicle, one vessel, and other personal property are exempt to the extent that the aggregate equity therein does not exceed:

  • Judgment debtor - $8,725 (CCP 704.060(a)(1))
  • Spouse of the judgment debtor - $8,725 (CCP 704.060(a)(2))
  • Judgment debtor and spouse in the same trade - $17,450 (CCP 704.060(a)(3))
  • A motor vehicle is not exempt unless 6-30/213.00 Motor Vehicle applies (CCP 704.060(c))
  • A commercial motor vehicle for the judgment debtor - $4,850 (CCP 704.060(d)(1))
  • A commercial motor vehicle if the debtor and the spouse in the same trade - $9,700 (CCP 704.060(d)(2))

If the property is sold at an execution sale, or if it has been lost, damaged, or destroyed, the proceeds of the execution sale or of insurance or other indemnification are exempt for a period of 90 days after the proceeds are actually received by the judgment debtor or the judgment debtor’s spouse. (CCP 704.060(b))