ARTICLE 1. Taking Temporary Possession or Control of Property

Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.

§§ 7600–7605 · 8 sections

• § 7600 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…
• § 7600.5 If a person dies in a hospital, convalescent hospital, or board and care facility without known next of kin, the person in charge of the hospital or facility…
• § 7600.6 A funeral director in control of the decedent’s remains pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 7100 of the Health and Safety Code shall notify the public…
• § 7601 (a) If no personal representative has been appointed, the public administrator of a county shall take prompt possession or control of property of a decedent in…
• § 7602 (a) A public administrator who is authorized to take possession or control of property of a decedent under this article shall make a prompt search for other…
• § 7603 (a) A public administrator who is authorized to take possession or control of property of a decedent pursuant to this article may issue a written certification…
• § 7604 If the public administrator takes possession or control of property of a decedent under this article, but another person is subsequently appointed personal…
• § 7605 On or before January 1, 2010, the public administrator shall comply with the continuing education requirements that are established by the California State…