{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"4655","citation":"Prob. Code, § 4655","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 2. General Provisions [4650. - 4660.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4.7/part-1/chapter-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 658, Sec. 39.   Effective January 1, 2000.   Operative July 1, 2000, by Sec. 43 of Ch. 658.","effective":"2000-01-01","html":"<p>(a) This division does not create a presumption concerning the intention of a patient who has not made or who has revoked an advance health care directive.</p><p>(b) In making health care decisions under this division, a patient’s attempted suicide shall not be construed to indicate a desire of the patient that health care be restricted or inhibited.</p>","text":"(a) This division does not create a presumption concerning the intention of a patient who has not made or who has revoked an advance health care directive. (b) In making health care decisions under this division, a patient’s attempted suicide shall not be construed to indicate a desire of the patient that health care be restricted or inhibited.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/general-provisions-4655","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}