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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Wherever provision is made in this code for an order of commitment by a superior court, the order of commitment shall be in substantially the following form:
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In the Superior Court of the State of California |
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For the County of ______ |
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The People |
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For the Best Interest and Protection of |
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as a _____________________________________________________, |
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Order for Care, |
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and Concerning |
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Hospitalization, |
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or Commitment |
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The petition dated ________, alleging that ________, having been presented to this court on the ________ day of ________, 20__, and an order of detention issued thereon by a judge of the superior court of this county, and a return of the said order: |
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And it further appearing that the provisions of Sections 6250 to 6254, inclusive, of the Welfare and Institutions Code have been complied with; |
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And it further appearing that Dr. ________ and Dr. ________, two regularly appointed and qualified medical examiners of this county, have made a personal examination of the alleged ________, and have made and signed the certificate of the medical examiners, which certificate is attached hereto and made a part hereof; |
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Now therefore, after examination and certificate made as aforesaid, the court is satisfied and believes that ________ is a ________ and is so ________. |
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It is ordered, adjudged, and decreed: |
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That ________ is a ________ and that _he |
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* (a) Be cared for and detained in ________, a county psychiatric hospital, a community mental health service, or a licensed * * * hospital for the care of * * * persons with mental health disorders until the further order of the court, or |
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* (b) Be cared for at ________, until the further order of the court, or |
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* (c) Be committed to the State Department of State Hospitals for placement in a state hospital, or |
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* (d) Be committed to a facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs or other agency of the United States, to wit: ________ at ________. |
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It is further ordered and directed that ________ of this county, take, convey, and deliver ________ to the proper authorities of the hospital or establishment designated herein to be cared for as provided by law. |
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Dated this ________ day of ________, 20__. |
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Judge of the Superior Court |
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* Strike out when not applicable. |
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC § 6254 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/welfare-and-institutions-code/wic-sect-6254/
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