{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"6778","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 6778","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 6. ADMISSIONS AND JUDICIAL COMMITMENTS [6000. - 6825.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-6"},{"name":"PART 2. JUDICIAL COMMITMENTS [6250. - 6825.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-6/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 6. Counselors in Mental Health [6775. - 6779.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-6/part-2/chapter-6"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1374.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The counselor in mental health may perform such services as are designated by the county. Every counselor, assistant counselor, and deputy counselor in mental health shall have the powers of a peace officer.</p>","text":"The counselor in mental health may perform such services as are designated by the county. Every counselor, assistant counselor, and deputy counselor in mental health shall have the powers of a peace officer.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/counselors-in-mental-health-6778","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}