{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"4769","citation":"Prob. Code, § 4769","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 3. Petitions and Orders [4765. - 4771.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4.7/part-3/chapter-3"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 230, Sec. 8.   Effective January 1, 2002.","effective":"2002-01-01","html":"<p>(a) Subject to subdivision (b), at least 15 days before the time set for hearing, the petitioner shall serve notice of the time and place of the hearing, together with a copy of the petition, on the following:</p><p>(1) The agent or surrogate, if not the petitioner.</p><p>(2) The patient, if not the petitioner.</p><p>(b) In the case of a petition to compel a third person to honor individual health care instructions or the authority of an agent or surrogate, notice of the time and place of the hearing, together with a copy of the petition, shall be served on the third person in the manner provided in Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 413.10) of Title 5 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure.</p>","text":"(a) Subject to subdivision (b), at least 15 days before the time set for hearing, the petitioner shall serve notice of the time and place of the hearing, together with a copy of the petition, on the following: (1) The agent or surrogate, if not the petitioner. (2) The patient, if not the petitioner. (b) In the case of a petition to compel a third person to honor individual health care instructions or the authority of an agent or surrogate, notice of the time and place of the hearing, together with a copy of the petition, shall be served on the third person in the manner provided in Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 413.10) of Title 5 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/petitions-and-orders-4769","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}