California § 5543 - Notwithstanding any other provision of law, with the authorization of the client,

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 5543 — Notwithstanding any other provision of law, with the authorization of the client,, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 5543. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, with the authorization of the client,

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, with the authorization of the client, a county patients’ rights advocate may, to the extent necessary for effective advocacy, communicate to the client information contained in client records. The facility program, or agency, shall be allowed to remove from the records any information provided in confidence by members of a client’s family.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5543 cover?

Section 5543 ("Notwithstanding any other provision of law, with the authorization of the client,") 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 § 5543?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 5543 apply to my situation?

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