California § 24400 - For the purposes of this chapter,
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 24400 — For the purposes of this chapter,, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 24400. For the purposes of this chapter,
For the purposes of this chapter, âexcited deliriumâ means a term used to describe a personâs state of agitation, excitability, paranoia, extreme aggression, physical violence, and apparent immunity to pain that is not listed in the most current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or for which the court finds there is insufficient scientific evidence or diagnostic criteria to be recognized as a medical condition. Excited delirium also includes excited delirium syndrome, excited delirium, hyperactive delirium, agitated delirium, and exhaustive mania.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 24400
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 24400 cover?
Section 24400 ("For the purposes of this chapter,") 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.
How do I cite California § 24400?
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