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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A petition may be filed by any of the following:
(a) The patient.
(b) Thepatient's spouse.
(c) A relative or friend of the patient, or other interested person, including the patient's agent under a power of attorney for health care.
(d) The patient's physician.
(e) A person acting on behalf of thehealth care institution in which the patient is located if the patient is in ahealth care institution.
(f) The public guardian or other county officer designated by the board of supervisors of the county in which the patient is located or resides or is temporarily living.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Probate Code - PROB § 3203 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/probate-code/prob-sect-3203/
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