{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"7600","citation":"Prob. Code, § 7600","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 7. ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS [7000. - 12591.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-7"},{"name":"PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS [7000. - 7666.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-7/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Public Administrators [7600. - 7666.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-7/part-1/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Taking Temporary Possession or Control of Property [7600. - 7605.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-7/part-1/chapter-4/article-1"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.","effective":null,"html":"<p>If a public officer or employee knows of property of a decedent that is subject to loss, injury, waste, or misappropriation and that ought to be in the possession or control of the public administrator, the officer or employee shall inform the public administrator.</p>","text":"If a public officer or employee knows of property of a decedent that is subject to loss, injury, waste, or misappropriation and that ought to be in the possession or control of the public administrator, the officer or employee shall inform the public administrator.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/taking-temporary-possession-or-control-of-property-7600","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}