{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"1401","citation":"Prob. Code, § 1401","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 4. GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS [1400. - 3925.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4"},{"name":"PART 1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [1400. - 1490.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Short Title and Definitions [1400. - 1449.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4/part-1/chapter-1"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Unless the provision or context otherwise requires, the definitions in this chapter govern the construction of this division.</p>","text":"Unless the provision or context otherwise requires, the definitions in this chapter govern the construction of this division.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/short-title-and-definitions-1401","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}