California Statutes
§ 5270.40. — 5270.40. (Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1517, Sec. 10.)
California § 5270.40.
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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. 4.7.ARTICLE 4.7. Additional Intensive Treatment
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Cal. Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC Code § 5270.40. (2026).
Text
Any individual who is knowingly and willfully responsible for detaining a person for more than 30 days in violation of the provisions of Section 5270.35 is liable to that person in civil damages.
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Legislative History
Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1517, Sec. 10.
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