California Welfare and Institutions Code 7278 – The State Department of State Hospitals shall, following the …
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The State Department of State Hospitals shall, following the admission of a patient into a state hospital, cause an investigation to be made to determine the moneys, property, or interest in property, if any, the patient has, and whether the patient has a duly appointed and acting guardian to protect their property and their property interests.
(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 143, Sec. 359. (AB 133) Effective July 27, 2021.)
Terms Used In California Welfare and Institutions Code 7278
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.