{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"400","citation":"Prob. Code, § 400","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS [100. - 890.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-2"},{"name":"PART 12. PROBATE REFEREES [400. - 453.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-2/part-12"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Appointment and Revocation [400. - 408.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-2/part-12/chapter-1"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.","effective":null,"html":"<p>(a) The Controller shall appoint at least one person in each county to act as a probate referee for the county.</p><p>(b) If there are fewer than three qualified applicants to serve in a county, the Controller may designate a probate referee from another county or make an interim appointment, to serve until the vacancy has been filled by a qualified applicant.</p>","text":"(a) The Controller shall appoint at least one person in each county to act as a probate referee for the county. (b) If there are fewer than three qualified applicants to serve in a county, the Controller may designate a probate referee from another county or make an interim appointment, to serve until the vacancy has been filled by a qualified applicant.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/appointment-and-revocation-400","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}