California Probate Code

§ 3208

PROB § 3208 Effective Jan 1, 2000Div. 4 · Part 7

Statute text

(a)Except as provided in subdivision (b), the court may make an order authorizing the recommended health care for the patient and designating a person to give consent to the recommended health care on behalf of the patient if the court determines from the evidence all of the following:

(1)The existing or continuing condition of the patient’s health requires the recommended health care.

(2)If untreated, there is a probability that the condition will become life-endangering or result in a serious threat to the physical or mental health of the patient.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 658, Sec. 21. Effective January 1, 2000. Operative July 1, 2000, by Sec. 43 of Ch. 658.