California Statutes
§ 5987. — 5987. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 319, Sec. 7.)
California § 5987.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code WICWelfare and Institutions Code - WIC
Div. 5.DIVISION 5. COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Part 8.PART 8. The Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment Act
Ch. 6.CHAPTER 6. Technical Assistance and Administration
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Cal. Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC Code § 5987. (2026).
Text
A county, or an employee or agent of a county, shall not be held civilly or criminally liable for any action by a respondent in the CARE process, except when the act or omission of a county, or the employee or agent of a county, constitutes gross negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct. This section does not limit any immunity provided under any other law.
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Legislative History
Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 319, Sec. 7. (SB 1338) Effective January 1, 2023. Section conditionally operative as provided in Section 5970.5.
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