Section 2672.
Cal. Penal Code - PEN § 2672.
in effect(a)
For purposes of this article, “informed consent” means that a person must knowingly and intelligently, without duress or coercion, and clearly and explicitly manifest his consent to the proposed organic therapy to the attending physician.
(b)
A person confined shall not be deemed incapable of informed consent solely by virtue of being diagnosed with a mental health disorder.
(c)
A person confined shall be deemed incapable of informed consent if the person cannot understand, or knowingly and intelligently act upon, the information specified in Section 2673.
(d)
A person confined shall be deemed
incapable of informed consent if, for any reason, he or she cannot manifest his or her consent to the attending physician.
References
referencesCal. Penal Code - PEN § 2673.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026