Cal. Probate Code § 3201 : California Probate Code — Guardianship, Conservatorship, And Other Protective Proceedings — Petition to determine capacity to make health care decision Date: 31 Aug 2016 TEXT PDF Current through the 2016 Legislative Session (a) A petition may be filed to determine that a patient has the capacity to make a health care decision concerning an existing or continuing condition. (b) A petition may be filed to determine that a patient lacks the capacity to make a health care decision concerning specified treatment for an existing or continuing condition, and further for an order authorizing a designated person to make a health care decision on behalf of the patient. (c) One proceeding may be brought under this part under both subdivisions (a) and (b). Ca. Prob. Code § 3201 EFFECTIVE 1/1/2000. Amended October 10, 1999 (Bill Number: AB 891) (Chapter 658).