{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"1966","citation":"Prob. Code, § 1966","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>After the filing of a first petition for sterilization pursuant to this chapter and a determination by the court that any one or more of the conditions required in Section <a href=\"/prob/1958\">1958</a> has not been proven beyond a reasonable doubt, and that therefore authorization for the proposed sterilization should not be given by the court, a subsequent petition may be filed only on the showing of a material change in circumstances.</p>","text":"After the filing of a first petition for sterilization pursuant to this chapter and a determination by the court that any one or more of the conditions required in Section 1958 has not been proven beyond a reasonable doubt, and that therefore authorization for the proposed sterilization should not be given by the court, a subsequent petition may be filed only on the showing of a material change in circumstances.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/sterilization-1966","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}