California Legal Codes and Statutes

§ 5255

Repealed and added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1598, Sec. 4.

As soon after the certification as practicable, an attorney or patient advocate shall meet with the person certified to discuss the commitment process and to assist the person in preparing for the certification review hearing or to answer questions or otherwise assist the person as is appropriate.

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Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 5255 (2026)
https://ca.codecond.com/codes/wic/division-5-community-mental-health-services/part-1-the-lanterman-petris-short-act/chapter-2-involuntary-treatment/article-4-certification-for-intensive-treatment/section-5255

Other sections in Article 4 - Certification for Intensive Treatment

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