Section 5278.

Cal. Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC § 5278.
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Individuals authorized under this part to detain a person for 72-hour treatment and evaluation pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 5150) or Article 2 (commencing with Section 5200), or to certify a person for intensive treatment pursuant to Article 4 (commencing with Section 5250) or Article 4.5 (commencing with Section 5260) or Article 4.7 (commencing with Section 5270.10) or to file a petition for post-certification treatment for a person pursuant to Article 6 (commencing with Section 5300) shall not be held either criminally or civilly liable for exercising this authority in accordance with the law.

References

referencesCal. Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC § 5150.
referencesCal. Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC § 5200.
referencesCal. Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC § 5250.
referencesCal. Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC § 5260.
referencesCal. Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC § 5270.10.
referencesCal. Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC § 5300.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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