California · Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC

WIC §5370: Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a conservatorship proceeding may be initiated pursuant to this chapter for any person who has been charged with an offense, regardless of whether action is

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A conservatorship proceeding may be started for a person charged with any offense, whether or not other criminal proceedings are pending.

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Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a conservatorship proceeding may be initiated pursuant to this chapter for any person who has been charged with an offense, regardless of whether action is pending or has been initiated pursuant to Section 1370 of the Penal Code.

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