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DIVISION 5. COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 5000-5987›PART 1. THE LANTERMAN-PETRIS-SHORT ACT 5000-5550›CHAPTER 2. Involuntary Treatment 5150-5349.1›ARTICLE 4. Certification for Intensive Treatment 5250-5259.3

§ 5255

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

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.

(Repealed and added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1598, Sec. 4.)

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