Welfare and Institutions Code section 6825

The procedures for handling persons with mental health disorders who are charged with the commission of public offenses are provided for in Section 1026 of the Penal Code and in Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 1365), Title 10, Part 2 of the Penal Code.

Source: Section 6825, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=WIC§ionNum=6825. (accessed Jun. 2, 2025).

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May 12, 2025

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/welfare_and_institutions_code_section_6825

Original Source: Section 6825, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=WIC§ionNum=6825. (last accessed May 12, 2025).