§ 4447 State Hospital Road Rights

Welfare and Institutions Code·California

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•The state can let the City of Stockton use some land near Harding Way for a road if it's good for the state.
•The state can also let Orange County use some land near Harbor Boulevard for a road under the same rules.
•The Director of General Services has to agree, and they decide what's best for the state.

Example

If the City of Stockton wants to build a new road next to the old hospital on Harding Way, they can ask the state for permission to use that land.

The state will check if it’s a good idea and then say yes or no. If they say yes, the city can build the road, but they have to follow the state’s rules.

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§ 4447 State Hospital Road Rights

Notwithstanding Section 4444, the Director of General Services with the consent of the State Department of Developmental Services, may grant a right-of-way for road purposes to the City of Stockton over and along a portion of the Stockton State Hospital property adjacent to Harding Way upon such terms and conditions and with such reservations and exceptions as in the opinion of the Director of General Services may be for the best interests of the state. The Director of General Services under the same conditions may grant a right-of-way for road purposes to the County of Orange over a portion of the Fairview State Hospital property adjacent to Harbor Boulevard. (Added by renumbering Section 4108 by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1252.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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hospital harbor property port stock road director general services

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 4447.

§ 4447 State Hospital Road Rights

Welfare and Institutions Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 4447 State Hospital Road Rights

Key Takeaways

•The state can let the City of Stockton use some land near Harding Way for a road if it's good for the state.
•The state can also let Orange County use some land near Harbor Boulevard for a road under the same rules.
•The Director of General Services has to agree, and they decide what's best for the state.

Example

If the City of Stockton wants to build a new road next to the old hospital on Harding Way, they can ask the state for permission to use that land.

The state will check if it’s a good idea and then say yes or no. If they say yes, the city can build the road, but they have to follow the state’s rules.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 4447 State Hospital Road Rights

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

hospital harbor property port stock road director general services

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 4447.

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