California · Probate Code

PROB §8920: The probate referee, when designated by the court, shall be among the persons appointed by the Controller to act as a probate referee for the county.

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The probate referee, when designated by the court, shall be among persons appointed by the Controller to act as a probate referee for the county.

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The probate referee, when designated by the court, shall be among the persons appointed by the Controller to act as a probate referee for the county. If there is no person available who is able to act or if, pursuant to authority of Section 8922 or otherwise, the court does not designate a person appointed for the county, the court may designate a probate referee from another county.

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