Public guardians must confirm referrals within 2 business days and finish their investigations
County public guardians, who already must start investigating a conservatorship or guardianship referral within 2 business days, must now acknowledge it in that time and finish within a reasonable period, deciding whether a temporary or general conservatorship is warranted.
Who it affects
County public guardians and people who refer someone for conservatorship
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California SB 561: Appointment of public guardians.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.