{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"1961","citation":"Prob. Code, § 1961","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>A sterilization procedure authorized under this chapter shall not include hysterectomy or castration. However, if the report prepared under Section <a href=\"/prob/1955\">1955</a> indicates that hysterectomy or castration is a medically necessary treatment, regardless of the need for sterilization, the court shall proceed pursuant to Section <a href=\"/prob/2357\">2357</a>.</p>","text":"A sterilization procedure authorized under this chapter shall not include hysterectomy or castration. However, if the report prepared under Section 1955 indicates that hysterectomy or castration is a medically necessary treatment, regardless of the need for sterilization, the court shall proceed pursuant to Section 2357.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/sterilization-1961","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}