{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"1840","citation":"Prob. Code, § 1840","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 3. CONSERVATORSHIP [1800. - 2033.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4/part-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Establishment of Conservatorship [1800. - 1849.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4/part-3/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 4. Special Provisions Applicable Where Proposed Conservatee Is an Absentee [1840. - 1844.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4/part-3/chapter-1/article-4"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 553, Sec. 8.   (SB 940)   Effective January 1, 2015.   Operative January 1, 2016, by Stats. 2014, Ch. 553, Sec. 29.","effective":"2015-01-01","html":"<p>Except as otherwise provided in this article, a conservator for an absentee (Section <a href=\"/prob/1403\">1403</a>) shall be appointed as provided in Article 3 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/prob/1820\">1820</a>) of this chapter or Article 3 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/prob/2001\">2001</a>) of Chapter 8.</p>","text":"Except as otherwise provided in this article, a conservator for an absentee (Section 1403) shall be appointed as provided in Article 3 (commencing with Section 1820) of this chapter or Article 3 (commencing with Section 2001) of Chapter 8.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/special-provisions-applicable-where-proposed-conservatee-is-1840","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}