{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"5009","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 5009","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>Persons receiving evaluation or treatment under this part shall be given a choice of physician or other professional person providing such services, in accordance with the policies of each agency providing services, and within the limits of available staff in the agency.</p>","text":"Persons receiving evaluation or treatment under this part shall be given a choice of physician or other professional person providing such services, in accordance with the policies of each agency providing services, and within the limits of available staff in the agency.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/general-provisions-5009","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}