California Welfare and Institutions Code Section 5006

CA Welf & Inst Code § 5006 (2017)  

The provisions of this part shall not be construed to deny treatment by spiritual means through prayer in accordance with the tenets and practices of a recognized church or denomination for any person detained for evaluation or treatment who desires such treatment, or to a minor if his parent, guardian, or conservator desires such treatment.

(Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1667.)

Last modified: October 25, 2018