Section 203 Of Chapter 1. Proceedings To Establish Death From California Probate Code >> Division 2. >> Part 4. >> Chapter 1.
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. (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), notice of the
hearing shall be given as provided in Section 1220.
(b) If the person who commenced the proceedings files an affidavit
with the petition stating that the person has no reason to believe
there is any opposition to, or contest of, the petition, the court
may act ex parte.