{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"3201","citation":"Prob. Code, § 3201","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 7. CAPACITY DETERMINATIONS AND HEALTH CARE DECISIONS FOR ADULT WITHOUT CONSERVATOR [3200. - 3212.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4/part-7"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 658, Sec. 16.   Effective January 1, 2000.   Operative July 1, 2000, by Sec. 43 of Ch. 658.","effective":"2000-01-01","html":"<p>(a) A petition may be filed to determine that a patient has the capacity to make a health care decision concerning an existing or continuing condition.</p><p>(b) A petition may be filed to determine that a patient lacks the capacity to make a health care decision concerning specified treatment for an existing or continuing condition, and further for an order authorizing a designated person to make a health care decision on behalf of the patient.</p><p>(c) One proceeding may be brought under this part under both subdivisions (a) and (b).</p>","text":"(a) A petition may be filed to determine that a patient has the capacity to make a health care decision concerning an existing or continuing condition. (b) A petition may be filed to determine that a patient lacks the capacity to make a health care decision concerning specified treatment for an existing or continuing condition, and further for an order authorizing a designated person to make a health care decision on behalf of the patient. (c) One proceeding may be brought under this part under both subdivisions (a) and (b).","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/capacity-determinations-and-health-care-decisions-for-adult-3201","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}