California § 5370.1 - The court in which a petition to establish a conservatorship is filed may appoint

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 5370.1 — The court in which a petition to establish a conservatorship is filed may appoint, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 5370.1. The court in which a petition to establish a conservatorship is filed may appoint

The court in which a petition to establish a conservatorship is filed may appoint the county counsel or a private attorney to represent a private conservator in all proceedings connected with the conservatorship, if it appears that the conservator has insufficient funds to obtain the services of a private attorney. Such appointments of the county counsel, however, may be made only if the board of supervisors have, by ordinance or resolution, authorized the county counsel to accept them.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5370.1

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5370.1 cover?

Section 5370.1 ("The court in which a petition to establish a conservatorship is filed may appoint") 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 § 5370.1?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 5370.1 apply to my situation?

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