California · Probate Code
PROB §3202: The petition may be filed in the superior court of any of the following counties: (a) The county in which the patient resides.
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A petition may be filed in superior court in the county where the patient lives.
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The petition may be filed in the superior court of any of the following counties: (a) The county in which the patient resides. (b) The county in which the patient is temporarily living. (c) Such other county as may be in the best interests of the patient.
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