CA Welf & Inst Code Section 5270.15


Upon the completion of a 14-day period of intensive treatment pursuant to Section 5250, the person may be certified for an additional period of not more than 30 days of intensive treatment under both of the following conditions:

(a)

The professional staff of the agency or facility treating the person has found that the person remains gravely disabled as a result of a mental disorder or impairment by chronic alcoholism.

(b)

The person remains unwilling or unable to accept treatment voluntarily. Any person certified for an additional 30 days pursuant to this article shall be provided a certification review hearing in accordance with Section 5256 unless a judicial review is requested pursuant to Article 5 (commencing with Section 5275). The professional staff of the agency or facility providing intensive treatment shall analyze the person’s condition at intervals of not to exceed 10 days, to determine whether the person continues to meet the criteria established for certification under this section, and shall daily monitor the person’s treatment plan and progress. Termination of this certification prior to the 30th day shall be made pursuant to Section 5270.35.
Last Updated

Aug. 19, 2023

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