5270 (involuntary psychiatric hold)
Further information: 5150 (involuntary psychiatric hold) and 5250 (involuntary psychiatric hold)
Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) 5270 refers to an additional 30 day involuntary psychiatric hold over and above that of a 5150 and 5250 hold in the state of California.[1] It is recommended by a doctor or medical facility.
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