California Law (Last Updated: March 4, 2014) |
Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC |
Division 5. COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES |
Part 2. THE BRONZAN-MCCORQUODALE ACT |
Chapter 2.5. Program Initiatives |
ARTICLE 6. Regional Facilities for Seriously Emotionally Disturbed Wards |
Section 5695.2.
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There may be established, on a regional basis, secure facilities which are physically and programmatically designed for the commitment and ongoing treatment of seriously emotionally disturbed minors who have been adjudged wards of the juvenile court pursuant to Section 602. No minor shall be committed to the facility for more than 18 months from the date of admission.
(Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 89, Sec. 170. Effective June 30, 1991.)