California § 855.8 - Neither a public entity nor a public employee acting within the scope of his empl
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§ 855.8. Neither a public entity nor a public employee acting within the scope of his empl
(a) Neither a public entity nor a public employee acting within the scope of his employment is liable for injury resulting from diagnosing or failing to diagnose that a person is afflicted with mental illness or addiction or from failing to prescribe for mental illness or addiction. (b) A public employee acting within the scope of his employment is not liable for administering with due care the treatment prescribed for mental illness or addiction. (c) Nothing in this section exonerates a public employee who has undertaken to prescribe for mental illness or addiction from liability for injury proximately caused by his negligence or by his wrongful act in so prescribing. (d) Nothing in this section exonerates a public employee from liability for injury proximately caused by his negligent or wrongful act or omission in administering any treatment prescribed for mental illness or addiction.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 855.8
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 855.8 cover?
Section 855.8 ("Neither a public entity nor a public employee acting within the scope of his empl") 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 § 855.8?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 855.8 apply to my situation?
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