California § 5170 - When any person is a danger to others, or to himself, or gravely disabled as a re
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 5170 — When any person is a danger to others, or to himself, or gravely disabled as a re, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5170. When any person is a danger to others, or to himself, or gravely disabled as a re
When any person is a danger to others, or to himself, or gravely disabled as a result of inebriation, a peace officer, member of the attending staff, as defined by regulation, of an evaluation facility designated by the county, or other person designated by the county may, upon reasonable cause, take, or cause to be taken, the person into civil protective custody and place him in a facility designated by the county and approved by the State Department of Alcohol and Drug Abuse as a facility for 72-hour treatment and evaluation of inebriates.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5170
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5170 cover?
Section 5170 ("When any person is a danger to others, or to himself, or gravely disabled as a re") 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 § 5170?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 5170" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 5170 apply to my situation?
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