California § 7601 - If no personal representative has been appointed, the public administrator of a c
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 7601 — If no personal representative has been appointed, the public administrator of a c, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7601. If no personal representative has been appointed, the public administrator of a c
(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 the county that is deemed by the public administrator to be subject to loss, injury, waste, or misappropriation, or that the court orders into the possession or control of the public administrator after notice to the public administrator as provided in Section 1220. (b) If property described in subdivision (a) is beyond the ability of the public administrator to take possession or control, the public administrator is not liable for failing to take possession or control of the property.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 7601
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 7601 cover?
Section 7601 ("If no personal representative has been appointed, the public administrator of a c") 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 § 7601?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 7601 apply to my situation?
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