{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"1981","citation":"Prob. Code, § 1981","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 8. Interstate Jurisdiction, Transfer, and Recognition: California Conservatorship Jurisdiction Act [1980. - 2033.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4/part-3/chapter-8"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [1980. - 1986.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4/part-3/chapter-8/article-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 122, Sec. 4.   (SB 413)   Effective January 1, 2018.","effective":"2018-01-01","html":"<p>(a) (1) This chapter does not apply to a minor, regardless of whether the minor is or was married.</p><p>(2) This chapter does not apply to any proceeding in which a person is appointed to provide personal care or property administration for a minor, including, but not limited to, a guardianship under Part 2 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/prob/1500\">1500</a>).</p><p>(b) This chapter does not apply to any proceeding in which a person is involuntarily committed to a mental health facility or subjected to other involuntary mental health care, including, but not limited to, any of the following proceedings or any proceeding that is similar in substance:</p><p>(1) A proceeding under Sections 1026 to 1027, inclusive, of the Penal Code.</p><p>(2) A proceeding under Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 1367) of Title 10 of Part 2 of the Penal Code.</p><p>(3) A proceeding under Article 4 (commencing with Section 2960) of Chapter 7 of Title 1 of Part 3 of the Penal Code.</p><p>(4) A proceeding under Article 6 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/prob/1800\">1800</a>) of Chapter 1 of Division 2.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.</p><p>(5) A proceeding under Part 1 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/prob/5000\">5000</a>) of Division 5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, which is also known as the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act.</p><p>(6) A proceeding under Article 2 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/prob/6500\">6500</a>) of Chapter 2 of Part 2 of Division 6 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.</p><p>(7) A proceeding under Article 4 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/prob/6600\">6600</a>) of Chapter 2 of Part 2 of Division 6 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.</p><p>(c) Article 3 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/prob/2001\">2001</a>) does not apply to an adult with a developmental disability, or to any proceeding in which a person is appointed to provide personal care or property administration for an adult with a developmental disability, including, but not limited to, the following types of proceedings:</p><p>(1) A proceeding under Article 7.5 (commencing with Section 416) of Chapter 2 of Part 1 of Division 1 of the Health and Safety Code.</p><p>(2) A limited conservatorship under subdivision (d) of Section <a href=\"/prob/1801\">1801</a>.</p><p>(3) A proceeding under Section <a href=\"/wic/4825\">4825</a> of the Welfare and Institutions Code.</p><p>(4) A proceeding under Article 2 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/prob/6500\">6500</a>) of Chapter 2 of Part 2 of Division 6 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.</p><p>(d) Application of this chapter to a conservatee with major neurocognitive disorder is subject to the express limitations of Sections <a href=\"/prob/2002\">2002</a> and <a href=\"/prob/2016\">2016</a>, as well as the other requirements of this chapter.</p>","text":"(a) (1) This chapter does not apply to a minor, regardless of whether the minor is or was married. (2) This chapter does not apply to any proceeding in which a person is appointed to provide personal care or property administration for a minor, including, but not limited to, a guardianship under Part 2 (commencing with Section 1500). (b) This chapter does not apply to any proceeding in which a person is involuntarily committed to a mental health facility or subjected to other involuntary mental health care, including, but not limited to, any of the following proceedings or any proceeding that is similar in substance: (1) A proceeding under Sections 1026 to 1027, inclusive, of the Penal Code. (2) A proceeding under Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 1367) of Title 10 of Part 2 of the Penal Code. (3) A proceeding under Article 4 (commencing with Section 2960) of Chapter 7 of Title 1 of Part 3 of the Penal Code. (4) A proceeding under Article 6 (commencing with Section 1800) of Chapter 1 of Division 2.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (5) A proceeding under Part 1 (commencing with Section 5000) of Division 5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, which is also known as the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act. (6) A proceeding under Article 2 (commencing with Section 6500) of Chapter 2 of Part 2 of Division 6 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (7) A proceeding under Article 4 (commencing with Section 6600) of Chapter 2 of Part 2 of Division 6 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (c) Article 3 (commencing with Section 2001) does not apply to an adult with a developmental disability, or to any proceeding in which a person is appointed to provide personal care or property administration for an adult with a developmental disability, including, but not limited to, the following types of proceedings: (1) A proceeding under Article 7.5 (commencing with Section 416) of Chapter 2 of Part 1 of Division 1 of the Health and Safety Code. (2) A limited conservatorship under subdivision (d) of Section 1801. (3) A proceeding under Section 4825 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (4) A proceeding under Article 2 (commencing with Section 6500) of Chapter 2 of Part 2 of Division 6 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (d) Application of this chapter to a conservatee with major neurocognitive disorder is subject to the express limitations of Sections 2002 and 2016, as well as the other requirements of this chapter.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/general-provisions-1981","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}