Statute · California Welfare and Institutions Code
Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 5300.5 — Postcertification Procedures for Imminently Dangerous Persons
Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 5300.5
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- California Welfare and Institutions Code
- Jurisdiction
- California
- Current through
- Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)
For purposes of this article:
Citator
Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 5300.5 — Postcertification Procedures for Imminently Dangerous Persons is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
For purposes of this article:
(a) “Custody” shall be construed to mean involuntary detainment under the provisions of this part uninterrupted by any period of unconditioned release from a licensed health facility providing involuntary care and treatment.
(b) Conviction of a crime is not necessary for commitment under this article.
(c) Demonstrated danger may be based on assessment of present mental condition, which is based upon a consideration of past behavior of the person within six years prior to the time the person attempted, inflicted, or threatened physical harm upon another, and other relevant evidence.