Section 416.15 Of Article 7.5. Conservatorship And Guardianship For Developmentally Disabled Persons From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 1. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 7.5.

. The Director of Developmental Services, when acting as adviser, may provide advice and guidance to the developmentally disabled person without prior appointment by a court. The provision for such services shall not be dependent upon a finding of incompetency, nor shall it abrogate any civil right otherwise possessed by the developmentally disabled person.