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2011 California Code
Welfare and Institutions Code
DIVISION 6. ADMISSIONS AND JUDICIAL COMMITMENTS [6000 - 6825]
ARTICLE 2. Mentally Retarded Persons
Section 6505


CA Welf & Inst Code § 6505 (through 2012 Leg Sess) What's This?

Whenever the court considers it necessary or advisable, it may cause an order to issue for the apprehension and delivery to the court of the alleged mentally retarded person, and may have the order executed by any peace officer.

(Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1667.)

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