{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"15701.25","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 15701.25","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 12. Protective Placements and Custody of Endangered Adults [15700. - 15705.40.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-3/chapter-12"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Definitions [15701. - 15701.4.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-3/chapter-12/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 913, Sec. 1.   Effective January 1, 1997.","effective":"1997-01-01","html":"<p>“Endangered adult” means a dependent or elder adult who is at immediate risk of serious injury or death, due to suspected abuse or neglect and who demonstrates the inability to take action to protect himself or herself from the consequences of remaining in that situation or condition.</p>","text":"“Endangered adult” means a dependent or elder adult who is at immediate risk of serious injury or death, due to suspected abuse or neglect and who demonstrates the inability to take action to protect himself or herself from the consequences of remaining in that situation or condition.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/definitions-15701-25","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}