{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"1457","citation":"Prob. Code, § 1457","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 2. General Provisions [1452. - 1459.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4/part-1/chapter-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 553, Sec. 4.   Effective January 1, 2008.","effective":"2008-01-01","html":"<p>In order to assist relatives and friends who may seek appointment as a nonprofessional conservator or guardian the Judicial Council shall, on or before January 1, 2008, develop a short educational program of no more than three hours that is user-friendly and shall make that program available free of charge to each proposed conservator and guardian and each court-appointed conservator and guardian who is not required to be licensed as a professional conservator or guardian pursuant to Chapter 6 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/prob/6500\">6500</a>) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code. The program may be available by video presentation or Internet access.</p>","text":"In order to assist relatives and friends who may seek appointment as a nonprofessional conservator or guardian the Judicial Council shall, on or before January 1, 2008, develop a short educational program of no more than three hours that is user-friendly and shall make that program available free of charge to each proposed conservator and guardian and each court-appointed conservator and guardian who is not required to be licensed as a professional conservator or guardian pursuant to Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 6500) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code. The program may be available by video presentation or Internet access.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/general-provisions-1457","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}