{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"416.15","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 416.15","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 1. ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH [135. - 1179.102.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-1"},{"name":"PART 1. STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES [137. - 429.997.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-1/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Powers and Duties [416. - 429.997.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-1/part-1/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 7.5. Conservatorship and Guardianship for Developmentally Disabled Persons [416. - 416.23.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-1/part-1/chapter-2/article-7.5"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1252.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The Director of Developmental Services, when acting as adviser, may provide advice and guidance to the developmentally disabled person without prior appointment by a court. The provision for such services shall not be dependent upon a finding of incompetency, nor shall it abrogate any civil right otherwise possessed by the developmentally disabled person.</p>","text":"The Director of Developmental Services, when acting as adviser, may provide advice and guidance to the developmentally disabled person without prior appointment by a court. The provision for such services shall not be dependent upon a finding of incompetency, nor shall it abrogate any civil right otherwise possessed by the developmentally disabled person.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/conservatorship-and-guardianship-for-developmentally-416-15","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}