- Stage
- Failed
- Started in
- Assembly
- Sponsor
- 1
- Latest action
- Nov 30, 2010
What it does
Existing law authorizes only a juvenile court judicial officer to make orders regarding the administration of psychotropic medications for a dependent child or a ward who has been removed from the physical custody of his or her parent. Existing law requires court authorization except in an emergency situation, as specified, for the administration of psychotropic medication to be based on a request from a physician, indicating the reasons for the request, a description of the child's or ward's diagnosis and behavior, the expected results of the medication, and a description of any side effects of the medication. Existing law requires the officer to approve or deny the request for…
Where it stands
This bill failed and is no longer moving.
Failed
This bill failed and is no longer moving.
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Once a bill is decided, the questions are about what is done with it in California.