1. (a) Authorization may be sought from a court to compel necessary medical and/or dental treatment for a ward 18 years of age or older or for a ward under 18, when a parent or guardian refuses to consent or is not available if:

   1. (1) In the professional opinion of the treating physician, the treatment is immediately necessary for the prevention of death or severe physical disability to the ward in question, or
   2. (2) In the opinion of the chief medical officer and the chief of the health care services division, there would be a resultant danger to the welfare and/or safety of the institution and/or staff or wards as a result of the refusal.
2. (b) Medical or dental treatment, as defined in subsection (a)(1) and (a)(2) may be initiated immediately and continued pending resolution by the court.
3. (c) Involuntary psychotropic medication may be administered in accordance with Section 30664.

Note: Authority cited: Section 1712, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 1001, 1002, 1004, 1752 and 1755.3, Welfare and Institutions Code.

History

1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering title 15, section 4734 to title 9, section 30604, including amendment of subsection (c), filed 2-13-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 7).