The provisions of this part shall not be construed to deny treatment by spiritual means through prayer in accordance with the tenets and practices of a recognized church or denomination for any person detained for evaluation or treatment who desires such treatment, or to a minor if his parent, guardian, or conservator desires such treatment.
Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 5006
General Provisions
Known as the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act
The act spans §§ 5000 to 5550 (263 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 47 Cal. 3d 112 - Walker v. Superior Court (1988)
Most recently applied in 47 Cal. 3d 112 - Walker v. Superior Court (November 1988)
Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1667.
Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.