Application and Order to Appear for Examination—Consumer Debt

Judicial Council of California · Civil

Verified current as of August 1, 2026

This form allows a creditor or debt collector to ask a court to order a debtor to appear in court and answer questions about their money and assets so the creditor can figure out how to collect on a debt judgment. Creditors use this form after winning a court case against someone who owes them money, so they can find out what property or income the debtor has to satisfy the judgment.