California § 15703 - When, from personal observation, an authorized state or local law enforcement off
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 15703 — When, from personal observation, an authorized state or local law enforcement off, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15703. When, from personal observation, an authorized state or local law enforcement off
(a) When, from personal observation, an authorized state or local law enforcement officer or designated employee of a county department of social services or mental health determines that an adult is an endangered adult, and no other option is available to mitigate the circumstances of that adult, the person may take the endangered adult into temporary emergency protective custody, and initiate adult protective proceedings. (b) When an authorized person takes an endangered adult into temporary emergency protective custody and initiates adult protective proceedings, the person shall cause the endangered adult to be transported to a hospital as soon as possible if medical evaluation and any necessary treatment is required. (c) Upon taking an endangered adult into custody pursuant to this chapter, the law enforcement agency taking the endangered adult into custody shall notify: (1) The superior court. (2) The endangered personâs next of kin, when appropriate. (3) Adult protective services. (d) This article shall not apply to state-licensed facilities.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 15703
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 15703 cover?
Section 15703 ("When, from personal observation, an authorized state or local law enforcement off") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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