Welf. & Inst. Code, § 5585.55 · Chapter 2. Civil Commitment of Minors
Welf. & Inst. Code, § 5585.55
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The minor committed for involuntary treatment under this part shall be placed in a mental health facility designated by the county and approved by the State Department of Health Care Services as a facility for 72-hour evaluation and treatment. Except as provided for in Section 5751.7, each county shall ensure that minors under 16 years of age are not held with adults receiving psychiatric treatment under the provisions of the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act (Part 1 (commencing with Section 5000)).
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History
Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 23, Sec. 42. (AB 82) Effective June 27, 2013.
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