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5270 Involuntary Hold. Section 5720 is a section of the California Welfare and Institutions Code which refers to an additional 30 day hold for any psychiatric patient who remains gravely disabled after the first 14 days of treatment under a 5250 hold.
For an involuntary commitment, a conference can be held prior to the expiration of the 120 hours, under which the patient may continue to be be committed for up to 20 days. If this happens, the patient can appeal and must have a hearing in the Court of Common Pleas within 72 hours.