{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"15610.05","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 15610.05","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 9. PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES [10000. - 18999.98.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9"},{"name":"PART 3. AID AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE [11000. - 15771.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 11. Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act [15600. - 15675.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-3/chapter-11"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Definitions [15610. - 15610.70.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-3/chapter-11/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 594, Sec. 3.   Effective January 1, 1995.","effective":"1995-01-01","html":"<p>“Abandonment” means the desertion or willful forsaking of an elder or a dependent adult by anyone having care or custody of that person under circumstances in which a reasonable person would continue to provide care and custody.</p>","text":"“Abandonment” means the desertion or willful forsaking of an elder or a dependent adult by anyone having care or custody of that person under circumstances in which a reasonable person would continue to provide care and custody.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/definitions-15610-05","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}