{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"4609","citation":"Prob. Code, § 4609","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 4.7. HEALTH CARE DECISIONS [4600. - 4806.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4.7"},{"name":"PART 1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL [4600. - 4665.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4.7/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Short Title and Definitions [4600. - 4643.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4.7/part-1/chapter-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 230, Sec. 3.   Effective January 1, 2002.","effective":"2002-01-01","html":"<p>“Capacity” means a person’s ability to understand the nature and consequences of a decision and to make and communicate a decision, and includes in the case of proposed health care, the ability to understand its significant benefits, risks, and alternatives.</p>","text":"“Capacity” means a person’s ability to understand the nature and consequences of a decision and to make and communicate a decision, and includes in the case of proposed health care, the ability to understand its significant benefits, risks, and alternatives.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/short-title-and-definitions-4609","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}