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In California, the determination of legal incompetence or incapacity is typically made through a legal process. The court takes into account evidence of impaired judgment, cognitive decline, or other indicators of incapacity. This requires medical and/or psychological evaluations from professionals.
Mental health conservatorships are for people with serious mental illness who need special care. Family members or other private parties cannot start a mental health conservatorship. Typically, treatment staff at the hospital where the person is receiving care can start the process.
How Is It Started? Only designated mental health treatment facilities, agencies or the courts can make a referral to the Public Guardian for LPS. Only the Public Guardian can petition the court for the initial appointment as conservator.
Obtaining a California conservatorship is a long and expensive process. Generally, the cost ranges from $5,000-8,000 or more. The timeframe varies by county, but typically requires 3-6 months to be established. Once established, the conservator must document their actions and report back to the court regularly.
The law updated the definition of gravely disabled for those eligible for a conservatorship to include people who are unable to provide for their personal safety or necessary medical care, in addition to food, clothing, or shelter.
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Steps to ask for a conservatorship of the person Fill out your forms. Make at least 3 copies of all your forms. File your forms in the Clerks Office. Give notice. Get completed proof of service forms and file them with the court. Meet with the court investigator. Watch a video and read the Handbook for Conservators.
If you have been appointed to a voluntary conservatorship in California, or if you are contemplating seeking such a position, you might need the assistance of a California conservatorship attorney to secure your appointment and to keep you out of trouble after you are appointed.
In California, this is referred to as a 5150 hold, which means law enforcement and mental health professionals may take you into a psychiatric hold for up to 72 hours if they come to the conclusion that: You are a danger to yourself, having threatened or attempted self-harm or suicide.

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