Public Resources Code section 4855

The rejection by the judge of any claimant’s right to the proceeds is conclusive, unless within six months thereafter the claimant commences action to obtain the proceeds. If no claim is made or sustained to the proceeds, the county treasurer shall place the proceeds in the county unapportioned elementary school fund.

Source: Section 4855, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PRC§ionNum=4855. (updated Jul. 23, 2021; accessed Nov. 3, 2025).

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Original Source: Section 4855, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PRC§ionNum=4855. (last accessed May 12, 2025).