California Statutes

§ 5259.1. — 5259.1. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1598, Sec. 4.)

California § 5259.1.
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. 4.ARTICLE 4. Certification for Intensive Treatment

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Cal. Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC Code § 5259.1. (2026).

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Any individual who is knowingly and willfully responsible for detaining a person in violation of the provisions of this article is liable to that person in civil damages.

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Legislative History

Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1598, Sec. 4.

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