Section 1461.4 Of Chapter 3. Notices From California Probate Code >> Division 4. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 3.
1461.4
. (a) The petitioner shall mail or personally serve a notice
of the hearing and a copy of the petition to the director of the
regional center for the developmentally disabled at least 30 days
before the day of the hearing on a petition for appointment in any
case in which all of the following conditions exist:
(1) The proposed ward or conservatee has developmental
disabilities.
(2) The proposed guardian or conservator is not the natural parent
of the proposed ward or conservatee.
(3) The proposed guardian or conservator is a provider of board
and care, treatment, habilitation, or other services to persons with
developmental disabilities or is a spouse or employee of a provider.
(4) The proposed guardian or conservator is not a public entity.
(b) The regional center shall file a written report and
recommendation with the court regarding the suitability of the
petitioners to meet the needs of the proposed ward or conservatee in
any case described in subdivision (a).