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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 5Pt. 1Ch. 6.2Art. 3§ 5522 Patient Rights Investigations

§ 5522 Patient Rights Investigations

Welfare and Institutions Code·California
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§ 5522 Patient Rights Investigations

Key Takeaways

  • •If someone thinks a person with mental health issues is being treated badly, they can look into it.
  • •This is for people who are getting or got mental health help before.
  • •They need a good reason to start checking, not just a guess.

Example

A family member thinks their brother is not getting the right care at a mental health center.

They can ask for an investigation if they have a good reason to think he’s being treated unfairly.

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

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§ 5522 Patient Rights Investigations

County patients’ rights advocates may conduct investigations if there is probable cause to believe that the rights of a past or present recipient of mental health services have been, may have been, or may be violated. (Added by Stats. 1981, Ch. 841, Sec. 7.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

patienthealth

Related Statutes

  • § 5520 Mental Health Patient Advocates
  • § 5510 Mental Health Patient Rights
  • § 5512 Patient Rights Advocate Training
  • § 5513 Patient Rights Liaison Program
  • § 5521 County Legal Representation Responsibility

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 5522.
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