{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"5262","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, ยง 5262","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 2. Involuntary Treatment [5150. - 5349.1.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-5/part-1/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 4.5. Additional Intensive Treatment of Suicidal Persons [5260. - 5268.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-5/part-1/chapter-2/article-4.5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1374.","effective":null,"html":"

A second notice of certification for imminently suicidal persons is required for all involuntary 14-day intensive treatment, pursuant to this article, and shall be in substantially the following form:

To the Superior Court of the State of California
for the County of ______

The authorized agency providing 14-day intensive treatment, County of _________, has custody of: _________

Name ____________

Address ____________

Age ____________

Sex ____________

Marital status ____________

Religious affiliation ____________

The undersigned allege that the above-named person presents an imminent threat of taking his own life.
This allegation is based upon the following facts:

This allegation is supported by the accompanying affidavits signed by ____________.

The above-named person has been informed of this allegation and has been advised of, but has not been able or willing to accept referral to, the following services:

We, therefore, certify the above-named person to receive additional intensive treatment for no more than 14 days beginning this day of (Month), 19__, in the intensive treatment facility herein named ________.

We hereby state that a copy of this notice has been delivered this day to the above-named person and that he has been clearly advised of his continuing legal right to a judicial review by habeas corpus, and this term has been explained to him.

(Date)

Signed

Countersigned Representing intensive treatment facility


","text":"A second notice of certification for imminently suicidal persons is required for all involuntary 14-day intensive treatment, pursuant to this article, and shall be in substantially the following form: To the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of ______ The authorized agency providing 14-day intensive treatment, County of _________, has custody of: _________ Name ____________ Address ____________ Age ____________ Sex ____________ Marital status ____________ Religious affiliation ____________ The undersigned allege that the above-named person presents an imminent threat of taking his own life. This allegation is based upon the following facts: This allegation is supported by the accompanying affidavits signed by ____________. The above-named person has been informed of this allegation and has been advised of, but has not been able or willing to accept referral to, the following services: We, therefore, certify the above-named person to receive additional intensive treatment for no more than 14 days beginning this day of (Month), 19__, in the intensive treatment facility herein named ________. We hereby state that a copy of this notice has been delivered this day to the above-named person and that he has been clearly advised of his continuing legal right to a judicial review by habeas corpus, and this term has been explained to him. (Date) Signed Countersigned Representing intensive treatment facility","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/additional-intensive-treatment-of-suicidal-persons-5262","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}