California § 7357 - The superintendent of a state hospital, on filing his or her written certificate

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§ 7357. The superintendent of a state hospital, on filing his or her written certificate

The superintendent of a state hospital, on filing his or her written certificate with the Director of State Hospitals, may discharge a patient who, in his or her judgment, has recovered or did not, at time of admission, have a mental health disorder.

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

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 7357 cover?

Section 7357 ("The superintendent of a state hospital, on filing his or her written certificate") 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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Is this the official text of California law?

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