California · Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC
WIC §6605: (a) (1) The court, upon receiving a petition for unconditional discharge, shall order a show cause hearing at which the court can consider the petition and any accompanying documentation provided by t
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This statute sets procedures for court hearings on petitions to discharge persons from civil mental health commitment, including burden of proof, right to counsel, expert evaluation, and jury trial rights.
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