{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"452","citation":"Prob. Code, § 452","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 2. Powers of Probate Referee [450. - 453.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-2/part-12/chapter-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 182, Sec. 53.   Effective January 1, 2005.   Operative July 1, 2005, by Sec. 64 of Ch. 182.","effective":"2005-01-01","html":"<p>(a) The probate referee may:</p><p>(1) Examine and take the testimony under oath of a person appearing before the referee.</p><p>(2) Require, and issue a subpoena to compel, the person to produce any document in the person’s possession or control, concerning the value of any property in the estate.</p><p>(b) A subpoena issued under subdivision (a) is subject to the provisions of Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 2020.010) of Title 4 of Part 4 of the Code of Civil Procedure governing deposition subpoenas.</p>","text":"(a) The probate referee may: (1) Examine and take the testimony under oath of a person appearing before the referee. (2) Require, and issue a subpoena to compel, the person to produce any document in the person’s possession or control, concerning the value of any property in the estate. (b) A subpoena issued under subdivision (a) is subject to the provisions of Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 2020.010) of Title 4 of Part 4 of the Code of Civil Procedure governing deposition subpoenas.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/powers-of-probate-referee-452","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}