{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"15610.39","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 15610.39","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. 2002, Ch. 54, Sec. 6.   Effective January 1, 2003.","effective":"2003-01-01","html":"<p>“Imminent danger” means a substantial probability that an elder or dependent adult is in imminent or immediate risk of death or serious physical harm, through either his or her own action or inaction, or as a result of the action or inaction of another person.</p>","text":"“Imminent danger” means a substantial probability that an elder or dependent adult is in imminent or immediate risk of death or serious physical harm, through either his or her own action or inaction, or as a result of the action or inaction of another person.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/definitions-15610-39","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}