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.
Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 5255
Certification for Intensive Treatment
Known as the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act
The act spans §§ 5000 to 5550 (263 sections).
Repealed and added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1598, Sec. 4.
Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.