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EJ-146Mandatory

Notice of Motion and Motion to Require Examination—Consumer Debt

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

This form is used to ask the court to order a person (the judgment debtor) to appear in court for an examination, even if that person already submitted their financial information in writing. It is used when the person's written financial statement is not enough for the creditor to enforce the judgment.

The court describes it as: In a case where the judgment concerns consumer debt, ask the court to order the judgment debtor to come to court for a debtor’s examination even though the judgment debtor has provided their financial information in writing using Financial Statement—Consumer Debt (form EJ-144).

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used in a case involving consumer debt when the judgment creditor believes they need the court to order a formal examination of the judgment debtor, even after the debtor has already filed a written financial statement.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

Who must file this form?
The instructions state this form is for the judgment creditor to complete when asking the court for an order. The form is titled for the judgment creditor.
What must be attached when filing this form?
The original of this form must be filed within 15 days of filing the Notice of Financial Statement—Consumer Debt (form EJ-143). A copy of the judgment debtor's completed Financial Statement—Consumer Debt (form EJ-144) must also be attached.
Does this form require a hearing?
The form includes sections to list the date, time, and room for a hearing on the motion.

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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