Definition
Programs that provide assistance for people who are in favor or want to oppose the appointment of a conservator to manage the personal and financial affairs of an adult who is gravely disabled due to a mental disorder. People are considered gravely disabled when they are unable to provide for their basic needs (food, clothing, and shelter) without assistance because of a mental disorder and are unable or unwilling to accept psychiatric treatment voluntarily. The purpose of this type of conservatorship is to provide for the mental health care of the individual, which may include involuntary detention in a mental health treatment facility, and to protect and administer the individual's estate.
URL Name
FT-6900-1500-450
Third Level Code
FT-6900
Taxonomy Code
FT-6900.1500-450
Parent Code
FT-6900.1500
Family Code
F
Second Level Code
FT
Fifth Level Code
FT-6900-1500-450
Fourth Level Code
FT-6900-1500
Use References
Lanterman/Petris/Short Act Conservatorship Assistance
Publication Status
Draft