As used in this chapter, “mental illness or addiction” means any condition for which a person may be detained, cared for, or treated in a mental institution, in a facility designated by a county pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 5150) of Part 1 of Division 5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, or in a similar facility.
Cal. Gov. Code § 854.4
Medical, Hospital and Public Health Activities
Known as the Government Claims Act
The act spans §§ 810–998 (301 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 756 F. Supp. 2d 1243 - Lum v. County of San Joaquin (2010)
Most recently applied in 756 F. Supp. 2d 1243 - Lum v. County of San Joaquin (November 2010)
Amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1099.
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