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Order for Child Support Security Deposit and Evidence of Deposit

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2025

This form is an order that tells the parent who owes child support that they must put down money as security for future child support payments. It also includes a section for proof that the money was put into a bank account.

The court describes it as: Tells the person that owes child support that they have to deposit money as security for future child support. It also tells the judge that the money was put in a bank account.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used when a court needs to order a parent to deposit money into a bank account to secure future child support payments.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is an order that is filled out by the court, and it requires signatures from the parent who owes support and the financial institution. The form also has sections for attorneys and parties involved in the case.
What does the parent need to do after this order?
The parent who owes support must file proof of the deposit with the court and give a copy to the person who is supposed to receive the support.
Is there a fee mentioned?
The form asks the parent to specify the dollar amount being deposited, but it does not mention any filing fees.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2025.

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