California Statutes

§ 416.17. — 416.17. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 894, Sec. 1.)

California·Code HSC Health and Safety Code - HSC·Div. 1. DIVISION 1. ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH·Part 1. PART 1. STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES·Ch. 2. CHAPTER 2. Powers and Duties·Art. 7.5. ARTICLE 7.5. Conservatorship and Guardianship for Developmentally Disabled Persons
It is the intent of this article that the director, when acting as guardian or conservator of the person of a developmentally disabled person, shall maintain close contact with the developmentally disabled person no matter where the person is living in this state; shall act as a wise parent would act in caring for the parent’s developmentally disabled child; shall permit and encourage maximum self-reliance on the part of the developmentally disabled person under their protection; and shall work with regional centers and the person, to the greatest extent possible, to develop and implement less restrictive alternatives to conservatorship.

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Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 894, Sec. 1. (AB 1663) Effective January 1, 2023.

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