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DIVISION 5. COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 5000-5987›PART 1. THE LANTERMAN-PETRIS-SHORT ACT 5000-5550›CHAPTER 1. General Provisions 5000-5122

§ 5006

California Welfare and Institutions Code · 2026 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

The provisions of this part shall not be construed to deny treatment by spiritual means through prayer in accordance with the tenets and practices of a recognized church or denomination for any person detained for evaluation or treatment who desires such treatment, or to a minor if his parent, guardian, or conservator desires such treatment.

(Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1667.)

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