As used in this chapter, “mental institution” means a state hospital for the care and treatment of persons with mental health disorders or intellectual disabilities, the California Rehabilitation Center referred to in § 3300 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, or a county psychiatric hospital.

(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 144, Sec. 15. (AB 1847) Effective January 1, 2015.)

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Terms Used In California Government Code 854.2