Welfare and Institutions Code section 5006

The provisions of this part shall not be construed to deny treatment by spiritual means through prayer in accordance with the tenets and practices of a recognized church or denomination for any person detained for evaluation or treatment who desires such treatment, or to a minor if his parent, guardian, or conservator desires such treatment.

Source: Section 5006, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=WIC§ionNum=5006.­ (updated Jan. 1, 1967; accessed Jun. 25, 2025).

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§ 5006's source at ca​.gov