superior court
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Any interested party — a hospital, nursing home, social worker, adult protective services, friend or relative — can file a formal petition with the local probate or superior court.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
The judge, 63, has served on the federal court since 2011, and spent the decade prior to that as a local superior court judge, having been appointed by President George W. Bush.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 17, 2026
During a hearing at Los Angeles County superior court, the brothers apologised for their actions.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2025
He said that was part of the reason why he chose Shawn Nelson, now a county superior court judge, as chief assistant district attorney when he first took office.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2025
Several ran for public office, and there were two superior court justices, one municipal court judge, two members of the California state legislature, and one prominent state official.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
