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Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act

California · WIC · §§ 4500 to 4885 · 423 sections

Overview

The Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act governs California's system of services and supports for people with developmental disabilities. It sets out the state's purpose in providing those services and establishes an enumerated bill of rights for the people it serves. The act also creates an Office of the Developmental Services Ombudsperson to address concerns arising under the service system, alongside general provisions applicable throughout.

Editorial summary generated from the text of this act. It is not part of the statute — read the sections below for the operative language.

In the courts

Sections of this act have been cited in 45 court decisions.

Most-cited authority: 50 Cal. 4th 1206 - North Bay Regional Center v. Maldonado

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