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GENERAL PROVISIONS (1-27)

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DIVISION 1. ADMINISTRATION OF WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS

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CHAPTER 1.8. ACQUISITION AND DISPOSITION OF SALVAGEABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES (148-148.9)

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CHAPTER 2. UNATTENDED COLLECTION BOXES (150-153)

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DIVISION 2. CHILDREN

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PART 1. DELINQUENTS AND WARDS OF THE JUVENILE COURT

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CHAPTER 1. COURT-APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES (100-110)

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CHAPTER 2. JUVENILE COURT LAW

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CHAPTER 2.5. JUVENILE AND GANG VIOLENCE PREVENTION,DETENTION, AND PUBLIC PROTECTION ACT OF 1998 (990-993)

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CHAPTER 3. INSTITUTIONS FOR DELINQUENTS

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CHAPTER 4. THE INTERSTATE COMPACT FOR JUVENILES (1400-1403)

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PART 2. MINORS CROSSING THE MEXICAN BORDER (1500)

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DIVISION 2.5. YOUTHS

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CHAPTER 1. THE YOUTH AUTHORITY

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Article 1. General Provisions and Definitions (1700-1705)

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Article 2. Department of the Youth Authority (1710-1715)

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Article 2.5. Youthful Offender Parole Board (1716-1726)

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Article 3. Commitments to Youth Authority (1730-1742)

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Article 4. Powers and Duties of Youth Authority (1750-1778)

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Article 5. Commitment to State Prison After Expiration of Control (1780-1783)

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Article 5.2. Juvenile Justice Community Resource Programs (1784-1784.4)

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Article 5.3. Runaway and Homeless Youth (1785-1786)

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Article 5.4. Runaway Youth and Families in Crisis Project (1787-1789)

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Article 5.5. Crime and Delinquency Prevention (1790-1799)

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Article 6. Extended Detention of Dangerous Persons (1800-1803)

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Article 7. County Justice System Subvention Program (1805-1806)

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Article 7.5. Juvenile Offender Local Prevention and Corrections Act (1820-1820.55)

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Article 8. Work Furloughs (1830-1835)

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Article 9. Youth Correctional Centers (1850-1861)

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Article 10. Youth Service Bureaus (1900-1905)

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Article 11. Classification and Information System (1910-1913)

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Article 12. Tattoo Removal (1915)

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CHAPTER 1.5. YOUTHFUL OFFENDER BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM

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Article 1. General Provisions (1950-1956)

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Article 2. Performance and Accountability (1960-1962)

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Article 3. Local Youthful Offender Rehabilitative Facility Construction Grants (1970-1977)

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CHAPTER 1.6. JUVENILE REENTRY GRANT FOR THE REENTRY OF PERSONS DISCHARGED FROM THE DIVISION OF JUVENILE FACILITIES (1980-1985)

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CHAPTER 2. YOUTH CENTER AND YOUTH SHELTER BOND ACT OF 1988

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Article 1. General Provisions (2000-2001)

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Article 2. Youth Center and Youth Shelter Bond Act Program (2010-2024)

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CHAPTER 3. GOVERNOR'S MENTORING PARTNERSHIP (2100-2106)

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DIVISION 3. NARCOTIC ADDICTS

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CHAPTER 1. COMMITMENT AND TREATMENT OF NARCOTIC ADDICTS

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Article 1. Administration (3000-3009)

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Article 2. Involuntary Commitment of Persons Convicted of a Crime (3050-3055)

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Article 3. Involuntary Commitment of Persons Not Convicted of a Crime (3100-3111)

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Article 4. Release in Outpatient Status (3150-3158)

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Article 5. Discharge of Narcotic Addicts (3200-3201)

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CHAPTER 2. CALIFORNIA REHABILITATION CENTER (3300-3311)

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DIVISION 4. MENTAL HEALTH

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PART 1. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION, POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT

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CHAPTER 1. GENERAL (4000-4027)

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CHAPTER 2. PLANNING, RESEARCH, EVALUATION AND QUALITY ASSURANCE

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CHAPTER 3. FACILITY LICENSING, PROGRAM CERTIFICATION, AND RATESETTING

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CHAPTER 5. EARLY INTERVENTION MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM (4097-4097.3)

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CHAPTER 6. SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAMS (4098-4098.5)

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PART 2. ADMINISTRATION OF STATE INSTITUTIONS FOR THE MENTALLY DISORDERED

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CHAPTER 1. JURISDICTION AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT (4100-4138)

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CHAPTER 2. BOARDS OF TRUSTEES AND OTHER ADVISORY BOARDS (4200-4203)

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CHAPTER 2.5. FAMILIES OF PERSONS WITH SERIOUS MENTAL DISORDERS 4 (4240-4245)

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CHAPTER 3. OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (4300-4320)

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CHAPTER 4. COUNTY USE OF STATE HOSPITALS (4330-4335)

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PART 3. DEPARTMENTAL PROGRAM INITIATIVES

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CHAPTER 1. SELF-HELP PROGRAMS (4340)

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CHAPTER 2. HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (4341-4341.5)

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CHAPTER 4. PRIMARY INTERVENTION PROGRAM (4343-4352.5)

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CHAPTER 5. PERSONS WITH ACQUIRED TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (4353-4359)

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CHAPTER 6. CONDITIONAL RELEASE PROGRAM (4360)

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CHAPTER 7. COMPREHENSIVE ACT FOR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS OF BRAIN-IMPAIRED ADULTS (4362-4368.5)

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CHAPTER 8. STATE PROGRAM OF PROBLEM GAMBLING (4369-4369.4)

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PART 4. SCHOOL-BASED EARLY MENTAL HEALTH INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION SERVICES FOR CHILDREN ACT

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CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS (4370-4372)

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CHAPTER 2. SCHOOL-BASED EARLY MENTAL HEALTH INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION SERVICES MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM (4380-4383)

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CHAPTER 3. SCHOOL-BASED EARLY MENTAL HEALTH INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION SERVICES MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM EVALUATIONS AND REPORTS (4390)

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DIVISION 4.1. DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES

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PART 1. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION, POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT (4400-4435)

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PART 2. ADMINISTRATION OF STATE INSTITUTIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED

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CHAPTER 1. JURISDICTION AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT (4440-4474.8)

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CHAPTER 2. BOARDS OF TRUSTEES AND OTHER ADVISORY BOARDS (4475-4478)

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CHAPTER 3. OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (4480-4499)

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DIVISION 4.5. SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED

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CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS (4500-4519.7)

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CHAPTER 2. STATE COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

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Article 1. Composition and Appointments (4520-4523)

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Article 2. Conflict of Interest (4525)

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Article 3. Location of State Council (4530)

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Article 4. Organization (4535)

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Article 5. State Council Functions (4540)

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Article 6. Area Boards on Developmental Disabilities (4543-4548)

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Article 7. State Council and Area Board Costs and Support Services (4550-4555)

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CHAPTER 3. CALIFORNIA DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES STATE PLAN (4560-4568)

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CHAPTER 4. QUALITY ASSESSMENTS (4571)

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CHAPTER 5. REGIONAL CENTERS FOR PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

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Article 1. Regional Center Contracts (4620-4639.75)

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Article 2. Regional Center Responsibilities (4640-4659)

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Article 2.5. Interagency Dispute Resolution (4659.5-4659.8)

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Article 3. Regional Center Board Meetings (4660-4669)

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Article 4. Regional Center Alternatives for Service Delivery (4669.2-4669.75)

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CHAPTER 6. DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS

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Article 1. General (4670)

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Article 2. Planning and Developing New and Expanded Programs and Facilities (4675-4678)

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Article 3. Rates of Payment for Community Living Facilities (4680-4684)

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Article 3.5. Adult Residential Facilities for Persons with Special Health Care Needs (4684.50-4684.75)

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Article 4. Services and Supports for Persons Living in the Community (4685-4689.8)

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Article 5. Regional Center Rates for Nonresidential Services (4690-4694)

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Article 6. Residential Facility Staff Training (4695-4695.2)

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Article 7. Regional Center Clients Requiring Mental Health Services (4696-4697)

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CHAPTER 7. APPEAL PROCEDURE

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Article 1. Definitions (4700-4704.6)

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Article 2. General Provisions (4705-4707)

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Article 3. Fair Hearing Procedure (4710-4714)

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Article 4. Services Pending Final Administrative Decision (4715-4716)

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Article 5. Access to Records (4725-4731)

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CHAPTER 7.5. RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY APPEALS PROCEDURES (4740-4748)

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CHAPTER 8. EVALUATION (4750-4754)

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CHAPTER 9. BUDGETARY PROCESS AND FINANCIAL PROVISIONS (4775-4791)

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CHAPTER 10. JUDICIAL REVIEW (4800-4805)

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CHAPTER 11. GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP (4825)

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CHAPTER 12. COMMUNITY LIVING CONTINUUMS (4830-4846)

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CHAPTER 13. HABILITATION SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (4850-4867)

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CHAPTER 14. EMPLOYMENT (4868)

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DIVISION 4.7. PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY AGENCY

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CHAPTER 1. DEFINITIONS (4900-4906)

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DIVISION 5. COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

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PART 1. THE LANTERMAN-PETRIS-SHORT ACT

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CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS (5000-5120)

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CHAPTER 2. INVOLUNTARY TREATMENT

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CHAPTER 3. CONSERVATORSHIP FOR GRAVELY DISABLED PERSONS (5350-5372)

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CHAPTER 4. ADMINISTRATION (5400-5405)

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CHAPTER 6.2. MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY

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PART 1.5. CHILDREN'S CIVIL COMMITMENT AND MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT ACT OF 1988

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CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS (5585-5585.25)

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CHAPTER 2. CIVIL COMMITMENT OF MINORS (5585.50-5587)

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PART 2. THE BRONZAN-MCCORQUODALE ACT

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CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS (5600-5623.5)

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CHAPTER 2. THE COUNTY PERFORMANCE CONTRACT (5650-5667)

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CHAPTER 2.5. PROGRAM INITIATIVES

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CHAPTER 2.7. CASE MANAGEMENT FOR CHILDREN WITH SERIOUS EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE (5699-5699.5)

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CHAPTER 3. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS (5700-5724)

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CHAPTER 3.5. MENTAL HEALTH MASTER PLAN DEVELOPMENT ACT (5730-5733)

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CHAPTER 4. OPERATION AND ADMINISTRATION (5750-5772)

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PART 2.5. MENTAL HEALTH MANAGED CARE CONTRACTS (5775-5783)

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PART 3. ADULT AND OLDER ADULT MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM OF CARE ACT (5800)

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Article 1. Legislative Findings and Intent (5801-5802)

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Article 2. Establishing New County Systems of Care (5803-5809)

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Article 3. State Department of Mental Health Requirements (5810-5811.2)

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Article 4. Financial Participation (5813-5815)

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PART 3.1. HUMAN RESOURCES, EDUCATION, AND TRAINING PROGRAMS (5820-5822)

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PART 3.2. INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS (5830)

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PART 3.6. PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS (5840-5840.2)

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PART 3.7. OVERSIGHT AND ACCOUNTABILITY (5845-5848)

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PART 4. THE CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT

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CHAPTER 1. INTERAGENCY SYSTEM OF CARE

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CHAPTER 2. SYSTEM EVALUATION (5879-5883)

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PART 4.5. MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FUND (5890-5898)

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PART 5. INSTITUTIONS FOR MENTAL DISEASE

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CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

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DIVISION 6. ADMISSIONS AND JUDICIAL COMMITMENTS

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PART 1. ADMISSIONS

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CHAPTER 1. VOLUNTARY ADMISSIONS TO MENTAL HOSPITALS AND INSTITUTIONS (6000-6008)

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PART 2. JUDICIAL COMMITMENTS

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CHAPTER 1. DEFINITIONS, CONSTRUCTION AND STANDARD FORMS (6250-6254)

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CHAPTER 2. COMMITMENT CLASSIFICATION

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CHAPTER 3. EXPENSE OF DETENTION OR PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING COMMITMENTS

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CHAPTER 4. EXECUTION OF COMMITMENT ORDERS

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CHAPTER 6. COUNSELORS IN MENTAL HEALTH (6775-6779)

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CHAPTER 7. DUTIES OF PEACE OFFICERS (6800)

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CHAPTER 8. MENTALLY DISORDERED PERSONS CHARGED WITH CRIME (6825)

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DIVISION 7. MENTAL INSTITUTIONS

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CHAPTER 1. COUNTY PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS (7100-7107)

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CHAPTER 2. STATE HOSPITALS FOR THE MENTALLY DISORDERED

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Article 1. Establishment and General Government (7200-7207)

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Article 2. Admission (7225-7232)

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Article 3. Patients' Care (7250-7254)

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Article 4. Property and Support of Patients (7275-7294)

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Article 5. Transfer of Patients (7300-7329)

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Article 7. Leave of Absence, Discharge, and Restoration to Capacity of Persons Other Than the Mentally Disordered Criminals (7350-7362)

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Article 8. Disposition of Mentally Disordered Criminals Upon Recovery (7375)

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CHAPTER 3. STATE HOSPITALS FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED (7500-7518)

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CHAPTER 4. LANGLEY PORTER NEUROPSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTE (7600)

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CHAPTER 5. THE NEUROPSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTE, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES MEDICAL CENTER (7700)

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DIVISION 8. MISCELLANEOUS

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CHAPTER 2. RESEARCH CONCERNING SEXUAL DEVIATION AND SEX CRIMES 8 (8050-8053)

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CHAPTER 3. FIREARMS (8100-8108)

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CHAPTER 5. INDIANS

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Article 1. Administration of Federal Funds (8200-8201)

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Article 2. Suits in Behalf of Indians (8225)

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CHAPTER 6. OFFICE OF SPECIAL SERVICES, HEALTH AND WELFARE AGENCY

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DIVISION 8.5. MELLO-GRANLUND OLDER CALIFORNIANS ACT

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CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS (9000-9023)

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CHAPTER 2. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF AGING

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Article 1. General Provisions (9100-9114)

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Article 2. Senior Housing Information and Support Center (9115-9117)

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Article 3. Engaging Elders Through Volunteerism (9118-9118.5)

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CHAPTER 3. CALIFORNIA COMMISSION ON AGING (9200-9205)

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CHAPTER 3.5. COORDINATED SYSTEM OF CARE (9250-9256)

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CHAPTER 4. CALIFORNIA SENIOR LEGISLATURE (9300-9305)

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CHAPTER 4.5. HOME MODIFICATIONS FOR SENIORS (9450-9454)

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CHAPTER 5. AREA AGENCIES ON AGING AND ADVISORY COUNCILS (9400-9404)

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CHAPTER 6. HOME-DELIVERED MEALS ACT (9500-9501)

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CHAPTER 6.5. SENIOR LEGAL SERVICES (9320)

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CHAPTER 7. COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES NETWORK (9530-9538)

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CHAPTER 7.5. COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES PROGRAMS (9540-9547)

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CHAPTER 8. MULTIPURPOSE SENIOR SERVICES PROGRAM (9560-9568)

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CHAPTER 9. SENIOR CENTER BOND ACT OF 1984 (9590-9605)

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CHAPTER 9.5. MULTIPURPOSE SENIOR CENTERS AND SENIOR CENTERS EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLANS (9625)

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CHAPTER 10. AGING INFORMATION AND EDUCATION (9630-9631)

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CHAPTER 10.5. SENIOR WELLNESS PROGRAM

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Article 1. General (9650-9654)

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Article 2. Senior Wellness Program (9660-9663)

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Article 2.5. Campaign to Change Cultural Attitudes Toward and Perceptions of Older Adults (9664-9665)

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Article 3. Program for Injury Prevention in the Home Environment (9675-9681)

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CHAPTER 11. STATE OMBUDSMAN

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