“Gravely disabled minor” means a minor who, as a result of a mental disorder, is unable to use the elements of life that are essential to health, safety, and development, including food, clothing, and shelter, even though provided to the minor by others. Intellectual disability, epilepsy, or other developmental disabilities, alcoholism, other drug abuse, or repeated antisocial behavior do not, by themselves, constitute a mental disorder.
Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 5585.25
General Provisions
Known as the Children’s Civil Commitment and Mental Health Treatment Act
The act spans §§ 5585–5585 (13 sections).
Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 457, Sec. 53
Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.