{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"4763","citation":"Prob. Code, § 4763","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 3. JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS [4750. - 4771.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4.7/part-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Jurisdiction and Venue [4760. - 4763.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4.7/part-3/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>The proper county for commencement of a proceeding under this division shall be determined in the following order of priority:</p><p>(a) The county in which the patient resides.</p><p>(b) The county in which the agent or surrogate resides.</p><p>(c) Any other county that is in the patient’s best interest.</p>","text":"The proper county for commencement of a proceeding under this division shall be determined in the following order of priority: (a) The county in which the patient resides. (b) The county in which the agent or surrogate resides. (c) Any other county that is in the patient’s best interest.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/jurisdiction-and-venue-4763","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}