Nature of Proceedings: Petition for Appointment of Temporary Probate Conservator
The following is noted for the Court and should be addressed at the hearing:
It does not appear there is compelling documentary evidence that justifies good cause to conserve Mr. Moore. The allegations in the petition amount to an accusation that Mr. Moore is a danger to himself and/or the community due to a mental disorder and/or chronic alcoholism. This would likely meet the standard contemplated by the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act (Welf. & Ins. Code, §§ 500-5550 [as a result of a mental health disorder or impairment by chronic alcoholism, is unable to provide for his or her basic personal needs for food, clothing, or shelter]), but it appears the requested powers to place Mr. Moore in a secure facility are outside the jurisdiction of the probate court. (Prob. Code, § 2356(a).). The fact that Mr. Moore has been held per the LPS act on section 5150 grounds, at least twice without further elevation to hold
Hearing Date
February 28, 2018
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Nature of Proceedings: Petition for Appointment of Temporary Probate Conservator
The following is noted for the Court and should be addressed at the hearing:
It does not appear there is compelling documentary evidence that justifies good cause to conserve Mr. Moore. The allegations in the petition amount to an accusation that Mr. Moore is a danger to himself and/or the community due to a mental disorder and/or chronic alcoholism. This would likely meet the standard contemplated by the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act (Welf. & Ins. Code, §§ 500-5550 [as a result of a mental health disorder or impairment by chronic alcoholism, is unable to provide for his or her basic personal needs for food, clothing, or shelter]), but it appears the requested powers to place Mr. Moore in a secure facility are outside the jurisdiction of the probate court. (Prob. Code, § 2356(a).). The fact that Mr. Moore has been held per the LPS act on section 5150 grounds, at least twice without further elevation to hold