{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"1003.5","citation":"Prob. Code, § 1003.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 3. GENERAL PROVISIONS OF A PROCEDURAL NATURE [1000. - 1312.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-3"},{"name":"PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS [1000. - 1064.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-3/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Rules of Practice [1000. - 1004.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-3/part-1/chapter-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 472, Sec. 1.   Effective January 1, 1995.","effective":"1995-01-01","html":"<p>The public guardian shall not be appointed as a guardian ad litem pursuant to Section <a href=\"/prob/1003\">1003</a> unless the court, after reasonable notice and inquiry, finds that no other qualified person is willing to act as a guardian ad litem.</p>","text":"The public guardian shall not be appointed as a guardian ad litem pursuant to Section 1003 unless the court, after reasonable notice and inquiry, finds that no other qualified person is willing to act as a guardian ad litem.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/rules-of-practice-1003-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}