Welfare and Institutions Code section 5255

As soon after the certification as practicable, an attorney or patient advocate shall meet with the person certified to discuss the commitment process and to assist the person in preparing for the certification review hearing or to answer questions or otherwise assist the person as is appropriate.

Source: Section 5255, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=WIC§ionNum=5255. (updated Jan. 1, 1982; accessed Jun. 9, 2025).

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Jan. 1, 1982

§ 5255’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/welfare_and_institutions_code_section_5255

Original Source: Section 5255, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=WIC§ionNum=5255. (last accessed May 12, 2025).