{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"4652","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 4652","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 4.5. SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED [4500. - 4894.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-4.5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. Regional Centers for Persons With Developmental Disabilities [4620. - 4669.75.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-4.5/chapter-5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Regional Center Responsibilities [4640. - 4659.2.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-4.5/chapter-5/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1252.","effective":null,"html":"<p>A regional center shall investigate every appropriate and economically feasible alternative for care of a developmentally disabled person available within the region. If suitable care cannot be found within the region, services may be obtained outside of the region.</p>","text":"A regional center shall investigate every appropriate and economically feasible alternative for care of a developmentally disabled person available within the region. If suitable care cannot be found within the region, services may be obtained outside of the region.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/regional-center-responsibilities-4652","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}