CA SB1227

Authorizes facility professionals to petition superior court for up to an additional 30 days of intensive treatment for gravely disabled patients after the initial 30-day commitment period, with petition filed between days 15-23 of the first 30-day period.

Requires court to hold evidentiary hearing within 2 court days of petition and approve extension only if finding that patient is gravely disabled, has rejected voluntary treatment, facility is equipped to provide treatment, and patient is likely to benefit from continued care.

Mandates facilities make reasonable attempts to notify family members or patient-designated persons of judicial review timing and location, unless patient requests otherwise, and advise patients of their right to restrict this notification.

Requires automatic appointment of public defender or other counsel to represent the patient in the hearing if they lack existing legal representation.

Patient must be released by expiration of original 30-day period if court fails to make all required findings, and findings cannot be used in civil proceedings without patient consent.