§ 854.4. — 854.4. (Amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1099.)

California § 854.4.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code GOV: Government Code - GOV
• Div.: 3.6.
• Title 1.: DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
• Part 2.: PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
• Ch. 5.: CHAPTER 5. Medical, Hospital and Public Health Activities

Text

As used in this chapter, “mental illness or addiction” means any condition for which a person may be detained, cared for, or treated in a mental institution, in a facility designated by a county pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 5150) of Part 1 of Division 5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, or in a similar facility.

Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1099.