California Department of Mental Health

Information on LPS, Other Types of Conservatorships and Alternatives to Conservatorships:

Reform of the Lanterman, Petris, Short Act Civil Rights Of Persons With Mental And Developmental Disabilities Family Caregiver Alliance Fact Sheet: Conservatorships "When Help Is Needed In Managing Affairs" for the elderly and disabled Protection & Advocacy, Inc. (This site provides many informative publications to view and download; however, they do suggest a donation for using their material) Debate Over Outpatient Commitment, Involuntary Care

Major Civil Codes for Mental Health Treatment:

Complete Welfare and Institutions (W&I) Codes: Welfare and Institutions LPS Codes: Welfare and Institutions General Provisions of LPS Act: Welfare and Institutions Initial Involuntary Treatment Codes: Simple Definitions of Major Legal Codes for Involuntary Treatment