California · Probate Code

PROB §2686: If the petition states that the conservatee will be present at the hearing and the conservatee fails to appear at the hearing, the court shall continue the hearing and direct the court investigator to

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If a conservatee is stated to appear at a hearing but doesn't show up, the court must postpone the hearing and direct the investigator to take action.

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If the petition states that the conservatee will be present at the hearing and the conservatee fails to appear at the hearing, the court shall continue the hearing and direct the court investigator to perform the duties set forth in Section 2684.

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