Government Code section 854.2

As used in this chapter, “mental institution” means a state hospital for the care and treatment of persons with mental health disorders or intellectual disabilities, the California Rehabilitation Center referred to in Section 3300 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, or a county psychiatric hospital.

Source: Section 854.2, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=854.2. (accessed May 12, 2025).

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May 12, 2025

§ 854.2’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/government_code_section_854.2

Original Source: Section 854.2, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=854.2. (last accessed May 12, 2025).