California § 401. 401. (Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)

California Statutes

§ 401. — 401. (Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)

California § 401.

JurisdictionCalifornia

Code PROBProbate Code - PROB

Div. 2.DIVISION 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Part 12.PART 12. PROBATE REFEREES

Ch. 1.CHAPTER 1. Appointment and Revocation

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Cal. Probate Code - PROB Code § 401. (2026).

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(a)Appointment shall be from among persons passing a qualification examination. A person who passes the examination is eligible for appointment for a period of five years from the date of the examination.

(b)Appointment shall be on the basis of merit without regard to sex, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, or political affiliation.

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