Petition to Appoint Temp. Guardian of Person
(CCP, Sec.Sec.413.10; 415.10) the same as a civil summons, with exceptions for mailing and publication as that law provides when the serving party proves the petition "cannot with reasonable diligence be personally delivered to the person to be served..." (CCP, Sec.415.20(b).)
Further, section 851 requires Notices of Petitions pursuant to Probate Code section 850 " shall contain all of the following": (1) A description of the subject property sufficient to provide adequate notice to any party who may have an interest in the property. For real property, the notice shall state the street address or, if none, a description of the property's location and assessor's parcel number. (2) If the petition seeks relief pursuant to Section 859, a description of the relief sought sufficient to provide adequate notice to the party against whom that relief is requested. (3) A statement advising any person interested in the property that he or she may file a response to the petition. (Prob. Code, Sec. 851(c) [emphasis added].)
To ensure this information is in the notice, the Judicial Council created form DE-115 to be used for all petitions pursuant to section 850. Thus, the proof of service must be submitted using Form DE-115, which became mandatory on January 1, 2020.
Once proper service has been completed, any objecting respondents must file a written objection before the next hearing. The court has authority to require all objectors to file a written objection pursuant CRC, Rule 7.801, or else deem the failure to do so a waiver.
Due to staffing limitations, processing times may be delayed. To assist in processing, attorneys and parties should include the next court date in the "Filing Description" field provided by the electronic service provider. That field is also used for further descriptions of the document being e-filed, so be sure to put the calendar date FIRST in the field - BEFORE any further description of the document being e-filed (e.g.: 06/28/16 For XYZ).
Tentative Ruling: Guardianship of Lyllyana Ray Holt Tentative Ruling: Guardianship of Lyllyana Ray Holt Case Number
Case Type Guardianship Hearing Date / Time Tue, 06/23/2026 - 09:00 Nature of Proceedings Petition to Appoint Temp. Guardian of Person Tentative Ruling Probate Notes: Appearances required.
The following must be submitted: Proof of Personal Service. Proof of timely personal service of the notice of hearing and a copy of the petition (Prob. Code, Sec. 1511) on Mother, OR Consent to Appointment of Guardian and Waiver of Notice (Judicial Council form GC-211) OR adequately supported request to dispense with notice supported by Declaration of Due Dilligence. (CRC 7.52; see Local Court form SC-6014).
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Supplemental Declaration. The court may grant a petition for a temporary guardian only when good cause is shown. (Prob. Code, Sec. 2250.) Good cause may be found where the minor needs immediate protection from substantial harm. (See CRC, Rule 7.1012(b).) Absent exigent circumstances, the Petition will be denied. The Petition on file with the Court does not contain sufficient facts to constitute good cause. Petitioner must file a Supplemental Declaration to include facts showing good cause exists.