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The court's tentative ruling is to:
Continue for physician's affidavit that complies with H&S Code § 103430.
Discussion
There is a blank but signed declaration form which says "see attached." What is attached appears to be a page from petitioner's medical chart. That's not sufficient to meet the requirements of H&S Code § 103430.
H&S Code § 103430 provides in pertinent part:
"(a) The petition shall be accom