CA Civ Proc Code Section 720.220

A person making a third-party claim under this chapter shall file the claim with the levying officer, together with two copies of the claim, after levy on the personal property but before the levying officer does any of the following:

(a)

Sells the property.

(b)

Delivers possession of the property to the creditor.

(c)

Pays proceeds of collection to the creditor.