{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"1240","citation":"Prob. Code, § 1240","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 2. NOTICES AND CITATIONS [1200. - 1266.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-3/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. Citations [1240. - 1242.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-3/part-2/chapter-5"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Where use of a citation is authorized or required by statute, a citation may be issued by the court clerk on the application of any party, without a court order, except in cases where an order is expressly required by law.</p>","text":"Where use of a citation is authorized or required by statute, a citation may be issued by the court clerk on the application of any party, without a court order, except in cases where an order is expressly required by law.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/citations-1240","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}