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Notice of Filing of Claim of Exemption

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2007

This form tells the person receiving it that someone has filed a Claim of Exemption, which is related to wage garnishment. It explains that the original wage order might change unless the recipient takes action to oppose the claim.

The court describes it as: Tells the recipient that the other side has filed a Claim of Exemption form. This form is prepared by the sheriff, marshal, or constable.

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Where this fits in a case

General & info

Information / general use — not tied to one step of a case

This form is prepared by a sheriff, marshal, or constable and is given to the judgment creditor after the judgment debtor files a Claim of Exemption.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who prepares this form?
This notice is prepared by the sheriff, marshal, or constable, who is acting as the levying officer.
What does the judgment creditor need to do if they want to oppose the claim?
To oppose the claim, the judgment creditor must schedule a court hearing and follow the procedures listed on the form.
What forms are needed to oppose the claim?
The judgment creditor needs to obtain at least five copies each of the Notice of Opposition to Claim of Exemption (form WG-009) and the Notice of Hearing on Claim of Exemption (form WG-010/EJ-175).

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2007.

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