Section 5270.40.
Cal. Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC § 5270.40.
in effectAny individual who is knowingly and willfully responsible for detaining a person for more than 30 days in violation of the provisions of Section 5270.35 is liable to that person in civil damages.
References
referencesCal. Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC § 5270.35.
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