California Statutes

§ 5225. — 5225. (Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 373.)

California § 5225.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code WICWelfare and Institutions Code - WIC
Div. 5.DIVISION 5. COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Part 1.PART 1. THE LANTERMAN-PETRIS-SHORT ACT
Ch. 2.CHAPTER 2. Involuntary Treatment
Art. 3.ARTICLE 3. Court-Ordered Evaluation for Persons Impaired by Chronic Alcoholism or Drug Use

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Cal. Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC Code § 5225. (2026).

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Whenever a criminal defendant who appears, as a result of chronic alcoholism or the use of narcotics or restricted dangerous drugs, to be a danger to others, to himself, or to be gravely disabled, is brought before any judge, the judge may order the defendant’s evaluation under conditions set forth in this article, provided evaluation services designated in the county plan pursuant to Section 5654 are available.

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Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 373.
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