California § 5276.1 - The person requesting release may, upon advice of counsel, waive the presence at
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§ 5276.1. The person requesting release may, upon advice of counsel, waive the presence at
The person requesting release may, upon advice of counsel, waive the presence at the evidentiary hearing of the physician, licensed psychologist who meets the requirements of the first paragraph of Section 5251, or other professional person who certified the petition under Section 5251 and of the physician, or licensed psychologist who meets the requirements of the second paragraph of Section 5251, providing intensive treatment. In the event of such a waiver, such physician, licensed psychologist, or other professional person shall not be required to be present at the hearing if it is stipulated that the certification and records of such physicians, licensed psychologists, or other professional persons concerning the mental condition and treatment of the person regarding release will be received in evidence.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5276.1
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5276.1 cover?
Section 5276.1 ("The person requesting release may, upon advice of counsel, waive the presence at") 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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