California Legal Codes and Statutes

§ 5005

Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1667.

Unless specifically stated, a person complained against in any petition or proceeding initiated by virtue of the provisions of this part shall not forfeit any legal right or suffer legal disability by reason of the provisions of this part.

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Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 5005 (2026)
https://ca.codecond.com/codes/wic/division-5-community-mental-health-services/part-1-the-lanterman-petris-short-act/chapter-1-general-provisions/section-5005

Other sections in Chapter 1 - General Provisions

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