Probate Code 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 and shall stay or dismiss the proceeding in whole or in part when required by Section 410.30 of the Code of Civil Procedure.

Source: Section 4768, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PROB§ionNum=4768. (updated Jan. 1, 2000; accessed Jun. 29, 2026).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/probate_code_section_4768

Original Source: Section 4768, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PROB§ionNum=4768. (last accessed May 12, 2025).