California Statutes

§ 5585.25. — 5585.25. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 457, Sec. 53.)

California·Code WIC Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC·Div. 5. DIVISION 5. COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES·Part 1.5. PART 1.5. CHILDREN'S CIVIL COMMITMENT AND MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT ACT OF 1988·Ch. 1. CHAPTER 1. General Provisions
“Gravely disabled minor” means a minor who, as a result of a mental disorder, is unable to use the elements of life that are essential to health, safety, and development, including food, clothing, and shelter, even though provided to the minor by others. Intellectual disability, epilepsy, or other developmental disabilities, alcoholism, other drug abuse, or repeated antisocial behavior do not, by themselves, constitute a mental disorder.

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Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 457, Sec. 53. (SB 1381) Effective January 1, 2013.

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