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§ 7278. — 7278. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 143, Sec. 359.)

California § 7278.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code WICWelfare and Institutions Code - WIC
Div. 7.DIVISION 7. MENTAL INSTITUTIONS
Ch. 2.CHAPTER 2. State Hospitals for the Mentally Disordered
Art. 4.ARTICLE 4. Property and Support of Patients

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Cal. Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC Code § 7278. (2026).

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The State Department of State Hospitals shall, following the admission of a patient into a state hospital, cause an investigation to be made to determine the moneys, property, or interest in property, if any, the patient has, and whether the patient has a duly appointed and acting guardian to protect their property and their property interests.

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Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 143, Sec. 359. (AB 133) Effective July 27, 2021.
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