California Welfare and Institutions Code

§ 6603

WIC § 6603 Effective Jan 1, 2020Div. 6 · Part 2 · Ch. 2 · Art. 4

Statute text

(a)A person subject to this article is entitled to a trial by jury, to the assistance of counsel, to the right to retain experts or professional persons to perform an examination on the person’s behalf, and to have access to all relevant medical and psychological records and reports. If the person is indigent, the court shall appoint counsel to assist that person and, upon the person’s request, assist the person in obtaining an expert or professional person to perform an examination or participate in the trial on the person’s behalf. Any right that may exist under this section to request DNA testing on prior cases shall be made in conformity with Section 1405 of the Penal Code.

(b)The attorney petitioning for commitment under this article has the right to demand that the trial be before a jury.

(c)To continue a trial, written notice shall be filed and served on all parties to the proceeding, together with affidavits or declarations detailing specific facts showing that a continuance is necessary.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 606, Sec. 1. (AB 303) Effective January 1, 2020.