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Community mental health services: assisted outpatient treatment.

It became law on Sep 22, 2012.

CA AB 1569 · Assembly Bill · 2011–2012

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Sponsors
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Latest action
Sep 22, 2012

What it does

Existing law, Laura's Law, until January 1, 2013, regulates designated assisted outpatient treatment services, which counties may choose to provide for their residents. In counties where assisted outpatient treatment services are available, a court may order a person to obtain assisted outpatient treatment if the court finds the requisite criteria is met, as specified. Existing law requires the State Department of Mental Health to submit a report and evaluation of all counties implementing any component of this law to the Governor and the Legislature by July 31, 2011, as specified.

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

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    Sep 22, 2012

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