§ 1207.5. Special Mental Disorder Assessment.

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An additional mental health screening will be performed, according to written procedures, on women who have given birth within the past year and are charged with murder or attempted murder of their infants. Such screening will be performed at intake and if the assessment indicates postpartum psychosis a referral for further evaluation will be made.

HISTORY

1. New section filed 2-27-91; operative 3-29-91 (Register 91, No. 13).

2. Amendment filed 8-4-94; operative 9-5-94 (Register 94, No. 31).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Section 6030, Penal Code. Reference: Section 6030, Penal Code.

                    
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