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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 5Pt. 5Ch. 1Art. 3§ 5907 Mental Health Service Contracts

§ 5907 Mental Health Service Contracts

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§ 5907 Mental Health Service Contracts

Key Takeaways

  • •The law says that by January 1, 1992, a special person (the director) had to create a standard contract form.
  • •This form is for counties to use when they buy services from places that help people with mental health problems.
  • •The director had to work with local mental health leaders and these special places to make the form.

Example

Imagine your town needs to buy services from a hospital that helps people with mental health issues.

The law says there should be a standard form for your town to use when making this deal, so it's easier and the same everywhere.

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

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§ 5907 Mental Health Service Contracts

No later than January 1, 1992, the director, in consultation with the California Conference of Local Mental Health Directors and representatives of institutions for mental disease, shall develop a suggested uniform contract format that may be used by counties for the purchase of services from institutions for mental disease. (Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 89, Sec. 198. Effective June 30, 1991.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

contracthealthdirectorby januarycalifornia conferenceeffective juneconsultation

Related Statutes

  • § 5608 Mental Health Director Duties
  • § 16001.1 Foster Care Support Funding
  • § 1731.6 Juvenile Diagnostic Placement
  • § 4005.5 State Hospital Regulations Continuation
  • § 4006 State Hospital Donation Acceptance

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 5907.
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