California Welfare and Institutions Code

§ 5300.5

WIC § 5300.5Div. 5 · Part 1 · Ch. 2 · Art. 6

Statute text

For purposes of this article:

(a)“Custody” shall be construed to mean involuntary detainment under the provisions of this part uninterrupted by any period of unconditioned release from a licensed health facility providing involuntary care and treatment.

(b)Conviction of a crime is not necessary for commitment under this article.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 754, Sec. 2.5.