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Prob. Code, § 4542 · Chapter 3. Petitions, Orders,Appeals

Prob. Code, § 4542

Verbatim from the official edition

Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

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 the petition, and, if known to the petitioner, the terms of the power of attorney.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 658, Sec. 37. Effective January 1, 2000. Operative July 1, 2000, by Sec. 43 of Ch. 658.

Source of truth

Edition
As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PROB&sectionNum=4542.
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