Welf. & Inst. Code, § 5255 · Article 4. Certification for Intensive Treatment

Welf. & Inst. Code, § 5255

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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.

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History

Repealed and added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1598, Sec. 4.

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Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=WIC&sectionNum=5255.
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Welf. & Inst. Code, § 5276.2Printed as Sections 5255 to 5256.8, inclusive

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