California Statutes
§ 5300.5. — 5300.5. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 754, Sec. 2.5.)
California·Code WIC Welfare 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. 6. ARTICLE 6. Postcertification Procedures for Imminently Dangerous Persons
For purposes of this article:
(a)“Custody” shall be construed to mean involuntary detainment under the provisions of this part uninterrupted by any period of unconditioned release from a licensed health facility providing involuntary care and treatment.
(b)Conviction of a crime is not necessary for commitment under this article.
(c)Demonstrated danger may be based on assessment of present mental condition, which is based upon a consideration of past
behavior of the person within six years prior to the time the person attempted, inflicted, or threatened physical harm upon another, and other relevant evidence.
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Legislative History
Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 754, Sec. 2.5.