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Modernizing Conservatorship Law to Better Help

(1 days ago) WEBThe new law will update the situations when this intervention can be considered and create the first-ever meaningful transparency into data and equity on mental health conservatorships. ABOUT CONSERVATORSHIP: Conservatorship is …

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2023/10/10/modernizing-conservatorship-law-sb43/

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What to Know About Conservatorships and Mental Illness

(2 days ago) WEBThe regularity with which people with serious mental health conditions go off their medication, become symptomatic, and break with …

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-desk-the-mental-health-lawyer/202104/what-know-about-conservatorships-and-mental-illness

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SB 43: Updating California’s Conservatorship Law

(3 days ago) WEBOn October 10, 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom updated California's conservatorship law for the first time since the 1967 Lanterman-Petris-Short Act (LPS) by signing SB 43. 2 …

https://ihpl.llu.edu/blog/sb-43-updating-california-s-conservatorship-law

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LPS (Mental Health) Conservatorship - The Superior Court …

(4 days ago) WEBWhat is a mental health (LPS) conservatorship? A mental health (LPS) conservatorship makes one adult (called the conservator) responsible for a mentally ill …

https://www.scscourt.org/self_help/probate/conservatorship/conservatorship_lps.shtml

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Senate Bill 43 Signed - What This Means for Expanded …

(6 days ago) WEBAdding California’s conservatorship laws had not been majorly updated since 1967, the governor sees the measure as a huge step for addressing the state’s …

https://www.davisvanguard.org/2023/10/senate-bill-43-signed-what-this-means-for-expanded-conservatorship-law-and-mental-health-care-in-california/

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Newsom Signs Law Expanding Conservatorships for …

(9 days ago) WEBSenate Bill 43, which changes the state’s conservatorship laws for the first time in more than 50 years, broadens the standards for involuntary medical treatment to …

https://www.kqed.org/news/11963961/newsom-signs-law-expanding-conservatorships-for-those-experiencing-severe-mental-illness-substance-abuse

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California poised to amend landmark mental health law - Los …

(Just Now) WEBSept. 15, 2023 Updated 3:29 PM PT. California lawmakers gave final approval late Thursday to a significant overhaul of the state’s landmark 1967 behavioral health law, …

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-09-15/california-poised-to-enact-key-changes-to-landmark-mental-health-law

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Want to know more about LPS conservatorships?

(Just Now) WEBThere are different types of conservatorships in California. LPS conservatorships, named after the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act, is a legal process dealing with people who have been diagnosed with a severe …

https://centerforhealthjournalism.org/our-work/reporting/want-know-more-about-lps-conservatorships-heres-guide

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Reform with Care: Expanding Mental Health Conservatorships …

(9 days ago) WEBOverview of California Conservatorship Laws. In 2018 and 2019 California passed two laws, SB 1045 and SB 40, which expand the use of “conservatorships,” a form of long …

https://scholars.org/sites/scholars/files/2020-02/Reform%20with%20Care-Expanding%20Mental%20Health%20Conservatorships%20in%20California.pdf

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Legislators want to change California's conservatorship law - Los

(4 days ago) WEBLegislators propose changes to California’s conservatorship law. State Sen. Susan Talamantes Eggman (D-Stockton), shown in 2015, announced two measures on …

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-03-01/legislators-propose-changes-to-californias-conservatorship-law

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Handbook for Challenging Mental Health Conservatorships

(3 days ago) WEBHowever, laws are regularly changing. If you want to make sure the law has not changed, contact DRC or another legal office. An Overview of Mental Health Conservatorship …

https://www.disabilityrightsca.org/publications/handbook-for-challenging-mental-health-conservatorships

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About Conservatorship - Department of Mental Health

(Just Now) WEBLPS (mental health) CONSERVATORSHIP. Legal Basis: According to the Welfare and Institutions Code, a conservator may be appointed for a person who is gravely disabled …

https://dmh.lacounty.gov/our-services/public-guardian/conservatorship/

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Mental Health Conservatorship: A Family Guide

(8 days ago) WEBThis temporary conservatorship usually lasts for a period of 30 days. During this period, county mental health staff will continue to investigate the disability of …

https://www.brightquest.com/blog/mental-health-conservatorship-a-family-guide/

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Adult Guardianship and Conservatorship VaLegalAid.org - A …

(4 days ago) WEBA court will not appoint a guardian and/or conservator for a person who has appointed an agent under a durable power of attorney or advance medical directive or …

https://www.valegalaid.org/resource/adult-guardianship-and-conservatorship

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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES …

(Just Now) WEB• For whom temporary conservatorships are established (W&I Code § 5352.1); • 180-day post certification intensive treatment (W&I Code § 5300); • For whom conservatorships …

https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/provgovpart/Documents/SB-43-FAQs.pdf

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Division of Mental Health Advocacy - The Official Web Site for The

(1 days ago) WEBFor questions about mental illness or accessing services or other non-emergency matters, you can contact NJ Mental Health Cares at: Phone: (866) 202-HELP (4357) Email: …

https://www.nj.gov/defender/services/mha/

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Guardianship Basics NY CourtHelp

(6 days ago) WEBGuardianship Basics. Guardianship is a legal arrangement where a court gives a person the legal right to make decisions for another person who is unable to …

https://nycourts.gov/CourtHelp/Guardianship/basics.shtml

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NJ involuntary commitment law alarms mental health advocates

(8 days ago) WEBNorthJersey.com. 0:00. 1:55. People experiencing mental health crises could face longer involuntary commitment times in hospitals and emergency …

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/health/2023/08/22/new-jersey-mental-health-crisis-law-alarms-social-service-groups-involuntary-confinement-hospitals/70623537007/

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What to know about conservatorships and Beach Boys' Brian …

(9 days ago) WEBCalifornia law says a conservatorship, called a guardianship in some states, is justified for a “person who is unable to provide properly for his or her personal …

https://apnews.com/article/brian-wilson-conservatorship-beach-boys-283adf3e04aef5744ac818c36131cf9e

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Here’s what to know about conservatorships and how Brian …

(Just Now) WEBCalifornia law says a conservatorship, called a guardianship in some states, is justified for a “person who is unable to provide properly for his or her personal …

https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/heres-what-to-know-about-conservatorships-and-how-brian-wilsons-case-evolved/

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Mental Health by the Numbers: The 2024 Survey Infographic

(3 days ago) WEBEach year, ALM and Law.com Compass conduct our Mental Health Survey of the Legal Profession, tracking the well-being of lawyers and staff at law firms of any …

https://www.law.com/americanlawyer/2024/05/17/mental-health-by-the-numbers-the-2024-survey-infographic/

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Parents with Mental Illness and Child Custody Issues

(9 days ago) WEBSome state laws cite mental illness as a condition that can lead to loss of custody or parental rights. Thus, parents with mental illness often avoid seeking mental …

https://www.healthyplace.com/parenting/parents-with-mental-illness/parents-with-mental-illness-and-child-custody-issues

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Iowa mental health, substance use system consolidation signed …

(Just Now) WEBNew law consolidates mental health, substance use disorder services. Now that the bill has been signed into law, the clock is ticking for top officials at Iowa's human …

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/05/15/iowa-mental-health-substance-use-system-consolidation-signed-into-law-kim-reynolds/73672968007/

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Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys is put under legal conservatorship

(8 days ago) WEBUnder conservatorship, Hard and Sievers are “granted authority to authorize the administration of medications appropriate for the care and treatment of Major …

https://www.deseret.com/entertainment/2024/05/16/brain-wilson-conservatorship/

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'Old School' Expectations Plague Young Lawyer Mental …

(5 days ago) WEBLawyers of all ages share the same complaints, according to the American Lawyer’s 2024 survey of mental health in the legal profession, which fielded responses …

https://www.law.com/americanlawyer/2024/05/17/old-school-expectations-plague-young-lawyer-mental-health-but-not-all-predecessors-are-sympathetic/

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Pennsylvania Justices Mull Liability Under Mental Health - Law.com

(8 days ago) WEBThe Pennsylvania Supreme Court is mulling a decision if health care providers can be held liable under the Mental Health Procedures Act for denying treatment to a …

https://www.law.com/thelegalintelligencer/2024/05/15/justices-consider-health-care-providers-liability-for-denied-care-under-the-mental-health-procedures-act/

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Judge finds Beach Boys' Brian Wilson needs conservatorship …

(8 days ago) WEBDeeply revered and acclaimed as a co-founder, producer, arranger and chief songwriter of the Beach Boys and a masterful innovator of vocal harmony, Wilson …

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/2024/05/09/brian-wilson-conservatorship-beach-boys/e7aee1a8-0e3a-11ef-ae0a-a6870885518d_story.html

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Cher and Elijah Blue Allman opt for private mediation in - MSN

(3 days ago) WEBThe 77-year-old actress reportedly alleged that Allman was addicted to drugs and had mental health problems. I understand that a conservatorship is appropriate for a …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/cher-and-elijah-blue-allman-opt-for-private-mediation-in-conservatorship-battle-after-months-of-fighting/ar-BB1mzcWG

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Peru protesters slam new insurance law that deems transgender …

(8 days ago) WEBLIMA, May 17 (Reuters) - Hundreds of protesters in Peru's capital marched on Friday to demand the scrapping of a new law that describes transgender people, …

https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/peru-protesters-slam-new-insurance-law-that-deems-transgender-people-mentally-2024-05-18/

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Police Week: Harrisonburg Police captain talks law enforcement …

(8 days ago) WEBCaptain Kidd said stigmas surrounding mental health can make it difficult for officers to speak up, especially for law enforcement officers, as they are viewed as …

https://www.whsv.com/2024/05/18/police-week-harrisonburg-police-captain-talks-law-enforcement-mental-health-resources/

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Gov. Reynolds Signs HF 2673, Behavioral Health Alignment

(5 days ago) WEBToday, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed HF 2673, a bill that aligns Iowa’s 32 disconnected mental health and substance use regions into 7 unified behavioral health …

https://governor.iowa.gov/press-release/2024-05-15/gov-reynolds-signs-hf-2673-behavioral-health-alignment

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Family members of Lewiston shooter call for more action on …

(3 days ago) WEBIn emotional testimony before the commission investigating the tragedy, family members of Lewiston shooter Robert Carr called on law enforcement, the media, the …

https://www.wbur.org/news/2024/05/17/lewiston-shooting-robert-carr-family-testimony

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Cher And Son Elijah Blue Allman Reaches Temporary Agreement …

(Just Now) WEBCher's Legal Battle: A Son's Mental Health and Legal Rights. Elijah Blue Allman has a schizoaffective illness, and Cher's legal team brought attention to this by showing that he …

https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/other/cher-and-son-elijah-blue-allman-reaches-temporary-agreement-on-conservatorship-deets-inside/ar-BB1mBhxD

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