Any individual who is knowingly and willfully responsible for detaining a person for more than 30 days in violation of the provisions of Section 5270.35 is liable to that person in civil damages.

(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1517, Sec. 10.)

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Terms Used In California Welfare and Institutions Code 5270.40

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.