Cal. Welf. and Inst. Code § 4741

Current through the 2023 Legislative Session.
Section 4741 - Right to determine where residence will be; removal against client's wishes

An adult person with a developmental disability has the legal right to determine where his or her residence will be. Except in a situation which presents immediate danger to the health and well-being of the individual, the regional center or its designee shall not remove a consumer from a residential care facility against the client's wishes unless there has been specific court action to abridge such right with respect to an adult or unless the parent, guardian or conservator consents with respect to a child.

Ca. Welf. and Inst. Code § 4741

Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1043, Sec. 24. Effective January 1, 1999.