{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"1957","citation":"Prob. Code, § 1957","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 6. Sterilization [1950. - 1969.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4/part-3/chapter-6"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.","effective":null,"html":"<p>To the greatest extent possible, the court shall elicit and take into account the views of the individual for whom sterilization is proposed in determining whether sterilization is to be authorized.</p>","text":"To the greatest extent possible, the court shall elicit and take into account the views of the individual for whom sterilization is proposed in determining whether sterilization is to be authorized.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/sterilization-1957","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}