2007 California Welfare and Institutions Code Chapter 11. Guardianship And Conservatorship

CA Codes (wic:4825)

4825.  The provisions of this division shall not be construed to
terminate any appointment of the State Department of Mental Health as
guardian of the estate of a developmentally disabled person prior to
July 1, 1971.
   It is the intent of this section that the Director of
Developmental Services be appointed as guardian or conservator of a
developmentally disabled person as provided pursuant to the
provisions of Article 7.5 (commencing with Section 416) of Chapter 2
of Part 1 of Division 1 of the Health and Safety Code.
   Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6000, the admission of
an adult developmentally disabled person to a state hospital or
private institution shall be upon the application of the person's
parent or conservator in accordance with the provisions of Sections
4653 and 4803.  Any person so admitted to a state hospital may leave
the state hospital at any time, if such parent or conservator gives
notice of his or her desire for the departure of the developmentally
disabled person to any member of the hospital staff and completes
normal hospitalization departure procedures.
   Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4655, any adult
developmentally disabled person who is competent to do so may apply
for and receive any services provided by a regional center.