California Law (Last Updated: March 4, 2014) |
Probate Code - PROB |
Division 4. GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS |
Part 7. CAPACITY DETERMINATIONS AND HEALTH CARE DECISIONS FOR ADULT WITHOUT CONSERVATOR |
Section 3201.
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(a) A petition may be filed to determine that a patient has the capacity to make a health care decision concerning an existing or continuing condition.
(b) A petition may be filed to determine that a patient lacks the capacity to make a health care decision concerning specified treatment for an existing or continuing condition, and further for an order authorizing a designated person to make a health care decision on behalf of the patient.
(c) One proceeding may be brought under this part under both subdivisions (a) and (b).
(Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 658, Sec. 16. Effective January 1, 2000. Operative July 1, 2000, by Sec. 43 of Ch. 658.)