A conservatorship is when a judge appoints another person to act or make decisions for the person who needs help.

In California involuntary commitment is subject to strict legal requirements. Section 5150 is a section of the California Welfare and Institutions Code ( ...

In California, the involuntary commitment of individuals in mental health facilities is governed by the Lanterman–Petris–Short (LPS) Act, enacted in 1972.

An LPS conservatorship gives legal authority to one adult (called a conservator) to make certain decisions for a seriously mentally ill person (called a ...

13 янв. 2024 г. · A conservator is appointed to represent a person who is “gravely disabled.” LPS conservatorships are designed for persons with serious mental disorders.

What is the Legal Criteria for a LPS Conservatorship: Persons must meet the legal criteria of “grave disability,” be a resident of LA County, have a primary ...

An LPS Conservatorship is a tool that gives the conservator the power to work with the doctor to achieve recovery treatment for a mentally ill individual.

8 янв. 2018 г. · The LPS Act sought to, “end the inappropriate, indefinite, and involuntary commitment of persons with mental health disorders.”

8 нояб. 2021 г. · We believe LPS Conservatorships are exactly what your family member or friend needs to stabilize their mental illness and get them back on their feet again.