Health and Safety Code § 416.15
ARTICLE 7.5. Conservatorship and Guardianship for Developmentally Disabled Persons
The Director of Developmental Services, when acting as adviser, may provide advice and guidance to the developmentally disabled person without prior appointment by a court. The provision for such services shall not be dependent upon a finding of incompetency, nor shall it abrogate any civil right otherwise possessed by the developmentally disabled person.