Writing includes any form of recorded message capable of comprehension by ordinary visual means. Whenever any notice, report, statement, or record is required or authorized by this code, it shall be made in writing in the English language.
Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 8
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Known as the Welfare and Institutions Code
The act spans §§ 1–27 (28 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 9 Cal. 3d 808 - Guerrero v. Carleson (1973)
Most recently applied in 9 Cal. 3d 808 - Guerrero v. Carleson (July 1973)
Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 369.
Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.