California § 2974 - Before releasing any inmate or terminating supervision of any parolee who is a da
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 2974 — Before releasing any inmate or terminating supervision of any parolee who is a da, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2974. Before releasing any inmate or terminating supervision of any parolee who is a da
Before releasing any inmate or terminating supervision of any parolee who is a danger to self or others, or gravely disabled as a result of a mental health disorder, and who does not come within the provisions of Section 2962, the Director of Corrections may, upon probable cause, place, or cause to be placed, the person in a state hospital pursuant to the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act, Part 1 (commencing with Section 5000) of Division 5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 2974
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 2974 cover?
Section 2974 ("Before releasing any inmate or terminating supervision of any parolee who is a da") 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 § 2974?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 2974 apply to my situation?
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