Welf. & Inst. Code, § 5300.5 · Article 6. Postcertification Procedures for Imminently Dangerous Persons
Welf. & Inst. Code, § 5300.5
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
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.
(c) Demonstrated danger may be based on assessment of present mental condition, which is based upon a consideration of past behavior of the person within six years prior to the time the person attempted, inflicted, or threatened physical harm upon another, and other relevant evidence.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 754, Sec. 2.5.
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