California Health and Safety Code. Division 106. Section 124260: Article 3. Mental Health Services for Minors
California State Assembly; Government of California
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Child and Youth Mental Health Policies, Laws, Strategies & Plans, Service Standards
California
31 December 2011
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Proceeded by Senate Bill 543, signed by the Governor of California in October 2010.The document states that:
A minor can consent to mental health treatment if he or
she meets both of the following requirements:
• Age 12 or older
• The minor is mature enough to participate
intelligently in the treatment.
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