{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"15705.40","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 15705.40","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 3. Protective Services [15703. - 15705.40.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-3/chapter-12/article-3"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 913, Sec. 1.   Effective January 1, 1997.","effective":"1997-01-01","html":"<p>This article shall not be used to circumvent the involuntary commitment process provided for pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/wic/5150\">5150</a>) of Part 1 of Division 5.</p>","text":"This article shall not be used to circumvent the involuntary commitment process provided for pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 5150) of Part 1 of Division 5.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/protective-services-15705-40","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}