{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"4520","citation":"Prob. Code, § 4520","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 4.5. POWERS OF ATTORNEY [4000. - 4545.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4.5"},{"name":"PART 4. JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING POWERS OF ATTORNEY [4500. - 4545.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4.5/part-4"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Jurisdiction and Venue [4520. - 4523.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4.5/part-4/chapter-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 658, Sec. 37.   Effective January 1, 2000.   Operative July 1, 2000, by Sec. 43 of Ch. 658.","effective":"2000-01-01","html":"<p>(a) The superior court has jurisdiction in proceedings under this division.</p><p>(b) The court in proceedings under this division is a court of general jurisdiction and the court, or a judge of the court, has the same power and authority with respect to the proceedings as otherwise provided by law for a superior court, or a judge of the superior court, including, but not limited to, the matters authorized by Section 128 of the Code of Civil Procedure.</p>","text":"(a) The superior court has jurisdiction in proceedings under this division. (b) The court in proceedings under this division is a court of general jurisdiction and the court, or a judge of the court, has the same power and authority with respect to the proceedings as otherwise provided by law for a superior court, or a judge of the superior court, including, but not limited to, the matters authorized by Section 128 of the Code of Civil Procedure.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/jurisdiction-and-venue-4520","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}