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§ 5265. — 5265. (Added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1374.)

California § 5265.
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. 4.5.ARTICLE 4.5. Additional Intensive Treatment of Suicidal Persons

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Cal. Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC Code § 5265. (2026).

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Any individual who is knowingly and willfully responsible for detaining a person for more than 14 days in violation of the provisions of Section 5264 is liable to that person in civil damages.

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Added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1374.
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