{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"1968","citation":"Prob. Code, § 1968","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>This chapter does not prohibit medical treatment or surgery required for other medical reasons and in which sterilization is an unavoidable or medically probable consequence, but is not the object of the treatment or surgery.</p>","text":"This chapter does not prohibit medical treatment or surgery required for other medical reasons and in which sterilization is an unavoidable or medically probable consequence, but is not the object of the treatment or surgery.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/sterilization-1968","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}