California § 12401 - In proceedings under this part, a person who has not been seen or heard from for
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 12401 — In proceedings under this part, a person who has not been seen or heard from for, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12401. In proceedings under this part, a person who has not been seen or heard from for
In proceedings under this part, a person who has not been seen or heard from for a continuous period of five years by those who are likely to have seen or heard from that person, and whose absence is not satisfactorily explained after diligent search or inquiry, is presumed to be dead. The personâs death is presumed to have occurred at the end of the period unless there is sufficient evidence to establish that death occurred earlier.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 12401
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 12401 cover?
Section 12401 ("In proceedings under this part, a person who has not been seen or heard from for") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 12401?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 12401 apply to my situation?
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