For purposes of this article:
(a) “Custody” shall be construed to mean involuntary detainment under the provisions of this part uninterrupted by any period of unconditioned release from a licensed health facility providing involuntary care and treatment.
(b) Conviction of a crime is not necessary for commitment under this article.
(c) Demonstrated danger may be based on assessment of present mental condition, which is based upon a consideration of past behavior of the person within six years prior to the time the person attempted, inflicted, or threatened physical harm upon another, and other relevant evidence.
","text":"For purposes of this article: (a) “Custody” shall be construed to mean involuntary detainment under the provisions of this part uninterrupted by any period of unconditioned release from a licensed health facility providing involuntary care and treatment. (b) Conviction of a crime is not necessary for commitment under this article. (c) Demonstrated danger may be based on assessment of present mental condition, which is based upon a consideration of past behavior of the person within six years prior to the time the person attempted, inflicted, or threatened physical harm upon another, and other relevant evidence.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/postcertification-procedures-for-imminently-dangerous-5300-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}