{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"5006","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 5006","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 5. COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES [5000. - 5987.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-5"},{"name":"PART 1. THE LANTERMAN-PETRIS-SHORT ACT [5000. - 5550.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-5/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [5000. - 5122.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-5/part-1/chapter-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1667.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The provisions of this part shall not be construed to deny treatment by spiritual means through prayer in accordance with the tenets and practices of a recognized church or denomination for any person detained for evaluation or treatment who desires such treatment, or to a minor if his parent, guardian, or conservator desires such treatment.</p>","text":"The provisions of this part shall not be construed to deny treatment by spiritual means through prayer in accordance with the tenets and practices of a recognized church or denomination for any person detained for evaluation or treatment who desires such treatment, or to a minor if his parent, guardian, or conservator desires such treatment.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/general-provisions-5006","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}