{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"3600","citation":"Prob. Code, § 3600","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 8. OTHER PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS [3300. - 3803.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4/part-8"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Money or Property Paid or Delivered Pursuant to Compromise or Judgment for Minor or Disabled Person [3600. - 3613.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4/part-8/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [3600. - 3605.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4/part-8/chapter-4/article-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 67, Sec. 3.   Effective January 1, 2005.","effective":"2005-01-01","html":"<p>This chapter applies whenever both of the following conditions exist:</p><p>(a) A court (1) approves a compromise of, or the execution of a covenant not to sue on or a covenant not to enforce judgment on, a minor’s disputed claim, (2) approves a compromise of a pending action or proceeding to which a minor or person with a disability is a party, or (3) gives judgment for a minor or person with a disability.</p><p>(b) The compromise, covenant, or judgment provides for the payment or delivery of money or other property for the benefit of the minor or person with a disability.</p>","text":"This chapter applies whenever both of the following conditions exist: (a) A court (1) approves a compromise of, or the execution of a covenant not to sue on or a covenant not to enforce judgment on, a minor’s disputed claim, (2) approves a compromise of a pending action or proceeding to which a minor or person with a disability is a party, or (3) gives judgment for a minor or person with a disability. (b) The compromise, covenant, or judgment provides for the payment or delivery of money or other property for the benefit of the minor or person with a disability.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/general-provisions-3600","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}