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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
“Appropriate temporary residence” means any of the following:
(a) A home or dwelling belonging to a member of the endangered adult's family or next of kin, if it would not constitute a risk to the endangered or dependent adult.
(b) An adult residential care facility or residential care facility for the elderly designated by the county as an emergency shelter and that is licensed by the State of California to deal with the needs of elder or dependent adults.
(c) A 24-hour health facility, as designated by Sections 1250, 1250.2, and 1250.3 of the Health and Safety Code.
(d) Any other home, dwelling, or congregate care unit that meets the needs of the adult.
(e) This chapter shall not be used to circumvent or supplant the involuntary detention and evaluation process provided for pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 5150) of Part 1 of Division 5. A person shall not be deemed an “endangered adult” for the sole reason that the person voluntarily relies on treatment by spiritual means through prayer alone, in lieu of medical treatment.
(f) This chapter shall not be used to effectuate placement in jails or correctional treatment centers, as defined in paragraph (1) of subdivision (j) of Section 1250 of the Health and Safety Code.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC § 15701.05 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/welfare-and-institutions-code/wic-sect-15701-05/
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