California Probate Code CHAPTER 3 - Petitions and Orders

  • Section 4765.
    Subject to Section 4753, a petition may be filed under this part by any of the following persons:(a) The patient.(b) The patient’s spouse, unless legally separated.(c) A relative...
  • Section 4766.
    A petition may be filed under this part for any one or more of the following purposes:(a) Determining whether or not the patient has capacity to...
  • Section 4767.
    A proceeding under this part is commenced by filing a petition stating facts showing that the petition is authorized under this part, the grounds of...
  • Section 4768.
    The court may dismiss a petition if it appears that the proceeding is not reasonably necessary for the protection of the interests of the patient...
  • Section 4769.
    (a) Subject to subdivision (b), at least 15 days before the time set for hearing, the petitioner shall serve notice of the time and place of...
  • Section 4770.
    The court in its discretion, on a showing of good cause, may issue a temporary order prescribing the health care of the patient until the...
  • Section 4771.
    In a proceeding under this part commenced by the filing of a petition by a person other than the agent or surrogate, the court may...

Last modified: October 22, 2018