Prob. Code, § 1800.3 · Article 1. Persons for Whom Conservator May Be Appointed
Prob. Code, § 1800.3
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) If the need therefor is established to the satisfaction of the court and the other requirements of this chapter are satisfied, the court may appoint:
(1) A conservator of the person or estate of an adult, or both.
(2) A conservator of the person of a minor who is married or whose marriage has been dissolved.
(b) A conservatorship of the person or of the estate shall not be granted by the court unless the court makes an express finding that the granting of the conservatorship is the least restrictive alternative needed for the protection of the conservatee.
(c) In determining whether a conservatorship is the least restrictive alternative available, and whether to grant or deny a conservatorship petition, the court shall consider the person’s abilities and capacities with current and possible supports, including, but not limited to, supported decisionmaking agreements, as defined in Section 21001 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, powers of attorney, designation of a health care surrogate as set forth in Section 4711, and advance health care directives.
(d) If the court becomes aware that the proposed conservatee has a developmental disability, and the proposed conservator is not seeking authority to act under Section 2356.5, the court shall deem the proceeding to be seeking a limited conservatorship.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 894, Sec. 5. (AB 1663) Effective January 1, 2023.
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Probate Code
- Prob. Code, § 1456Printed as Section 1800.3
- Prob. Code, § 1801Printed as Section 1800.3
- Prob. Code, § 1802Printed as Section 1800.3
- Prob. Code, § 1804Printed as Section 1800.3
- Prob. Code, § 1850Printed as Section 1800.3
- Prob. Code, § 1851Printed as Section 1800.3
- Prob. Code, § 1863Printed as Section 1800.3
California Rules of Court
- Cal. Rules of Court, rule 7.1103Qualifications and annual education required for counsel appointed to represent a conservatee, proposed conservatee, or person alleged to lack legal capacity (Prob. Code, §§ 1456, 1470(a), 1471)Printed as Probate Code section 1800.3
- Cal. Rules of Court, rule 10.468Content-based and hours-based education for superior court judges and subordinate judicial officers regularly assigned to hear probate proceedingsPrinted as Probate Code section 1800.3
- Cal. Rules of Court, rule 10.478Content-based and hours-based education for court investigators, probate attorneys, and probate examinersPrinted as Probate Code section 1800.3
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