California § 3208.5 - In a proceeding under this part: (a) Where the patient has the capacity to consen
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 3208.5 — In a proceeding under this part: (a) Where the patient has the capacity to consen, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3208.5. In a proceeding under this part: (a) Where the patient has the capacity to consen
In a proceeding under this part: (a) Where the patient has the capacity to consent to the recommended health care, the court shall so find in its order. (b) Where the court has determined that the patient has the capacity to consent to the recommended health care, the court shall, if requested, determine whether the patient has accepted or refused the recommended health care, and whether the patientâs consent to the recommended health care is an informed consent. (c) Where the court finds that the patient has the capacity to consent to the recommended health care, but that the patient refuses consent, the court shall not make an order authorizing the recommended health care or designating a person to give consent to the recommended health care. If an order has been made authorizing the recommended health care and designating a person to give consent to the recommended health care, the order shall be revoked if the court determines that the patient has recovered the capacity to consent to the recommended health care. Until revoked or modified, the order is effective authorization for the recommended health care.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 3208.5
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 3208.5 cover?
Section 3208.5 ("In a proceeding under this part: (a) Where the patient has the capacity to consen") 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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