Section 416.17 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.
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. It is the intent of this article that the director when
acting as guardian or conservator of the person of a developmentally
disabled person through the regional center as provided in Section
416.19 of this article, shall maintain close contact with the
developmentally disabled person no matter where such person is living
in this state; shall act as a wise parent would act in caring for
his developmentally disabled child; and shall permit and encourage
maximum self-reliance on the part of the developmentally disabled
person under his protection.