California · Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC

WIC §5358.1: Neither a conservator, temporary conservator, or public guardian appointed pursuant to this chapter, nor a peace officer acting pursuant to Section 5358.

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What this law says, in plain English

Conservators, temporary conservators, public guardians, and peace officers acting under specified authority are protected from civil and criminal liability for actions taken by conservatees under their care.

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Neither a conservator, temporary conservator, or public guardian appointed pursuant to this chapter, nor a peace officer acting pursuant to Section 5358.5, shall be held civilly or criminally liable for any action by a conservatee.

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