Prob. Code, § 452 · Chapter 2. Powers of Probate Referee
Prob. Code, § 452
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) The probate referee may:
(1) Examine and take the testimony under oath of a person appearing before the referee.
(2) Require, and issue a subpoena to compel, the person to produce any document in the person’s possession or control, concerning the value of any property in the estate.
(b) A subpoena issued under subdivision (a) is subject to the provisions of Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 2020.010) of Title 4 of Part 4 of the Code of Civil Procedure governing deposition subpoenas.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 182, Sec. 53. Effective January 1, 2005. Operative July 1, 2005, by Sec. 64 of Ch. 182.
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