{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"5370","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 5370","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 3. Conservatorship for Persons with a Grave Disability [5350. - 5372.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-5/part-1/chapter-3"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1511.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a conservatorship proceeding may be initiated pursuant to this chapter for any person who has been charged with an offense, regardless of whether action is pending or has been initiated pursuant to Section <a href=\"/pen/1370\">1370</a> of the Penal Code.</p>","text":"Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a conservatorship proceeding may be initiated pursuant to this chapter for any person who has been charged with an offense, regardless of whether action is pending or has been initiated pursuant to Section 1370 of the Penal Code.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/conservatorship-for-persons-with-a-grave-disability-5370","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}