§ 1043 Hearing Responses And Objections

Probate Code·California

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This law lets anyone who cares about a case speak up, either by writing a response before the hearing or by talking at the hearing, and tells how the court can handle requests to delay.

Key Takeaways

•You can give a written response or objection before the hearing.
•You can also speak your response or objection out loud at the hearing.
•If you ask for more time to write your response, that request isn’t treated as the response itself.

Example

A parent wants to object to a judge’s decision about school placement for their child.

The parent can send a written objection before the hearing, or stand up and speak at the hearing. If they ask the judge for more time to write their objection, that request isn’t counted as the objection itself.

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§ 1043 Hearing Responses And Objections

(a) An interested person may appear and make a response or objection in writing at or before the hearing. (b) An interested person may appear and make a response or objection orally at the hearing. The court in its discretion shall either hear and determine the response or objection at the hearing, or grant a continuance for the purpose of allowing a response or objection to be made in writing. (c) A request for a continuance for the purpose of making a written response or objection shall not itself be considered as a response or objection, nor shall the failure to make a response or objection during the time allowed be considered as a response or objection. (Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

interested person response or objection continuance

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Probate Code. Section 1043.

§ 1043 Hearing Responses And Objections

Probate Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 1043 Hearing Responses And Objections

This law lets anyone who cares about a case speak up, either by writing a response before the hearing or by talking at the hearing, and tells how the court can handle requests to delay.

Key Takeaways

•You can give a written response or objection before the hearing.
•You can also speak your response or objection out loud at the hearing.
•If you ask for more time to write your response, that request isn’t treated as the response itself.

Example

A parent wants to object to a judge’s decision about school placement for their child.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 1043 Hearing Responses And Objections

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

interested person response or objection continuance

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Probate Code. Section 1043.

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