(a) Filing of inventory A receiver must, within 30 days after appointment, or within such other time as the court may order, file an inventory containing a complete and detailed list of all property of which the receiver has taken possession by virtue of the appointment. (Subd (a) lettered effective January 1, 2007; adopted as part of untitled subd effective January 1, 2002.)
Rule 3.1181.Receiver’s inventory
Division 11. Law and Motion · Chapter 3. Provisional and Injunctive Relief · Article 5. Receiverships · Last amended 2007 · Last verified July 29, 2026
In one sentenceRule 3.1181 requires a receiver to file a complete inventory of all property taken into possession within 30 days of appointment, and to promptly file supplemental inventories whenever more property comes under the receiver's control later.
Full Text of Rule 3.1181
(b) Supplemental inventory The receiver must promptly file a supplementary inventory of all subsequently obtained property. (Subd (b) lettered effective January 1, 2007; adopted as part of untitled subd effective January 1, 2002.)
Plain-English Summary
Taking control of property as a receiver comes with a paperwork deadline. This rule requires a receiver to file a full inventory — a complete, detailed list of everything taken into possession — within 30 days of appointment, unless the court sets a different deadline.
That inventory is not a one-time snapshot. If the receiver picks up more property later, a supplemental inventory covering it has to be filed promptly, so the record of what the receivership controls stays current throughout the case.
Frequently Asked Questions
How soon does a receiver have to file the inventory?
Within 30 days of appointment, unless the court sets a different deadline.
What has to be in the inventory?
A complete and detailed list of all property the receiver has taken possession of.
What if the receiver takes control of more property later?
A supplemental inventory covering that property has to be filed promptly.
Amendment History
Rule 3.1181 amended and renumbered effective January 1, 2007; adopted as rule 1905 effective January 1, 2002.
Source & verification. Rule text is reproduced verbatim from
the Judicial Council of California. Adopted by the Judicial Council of California.
Last verified July 29, 2026.
· Official source
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