Section 2679 Of Article 2. Organic Therapy From California Penal Code >> Title 1. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 4. >> Article 2.
2679
. (a) The court shall determine whether the state has proven,
by clear and convincing evidence, that the confined person has the
capacity for informed consent and has manifested his informed
consent.
(b) If the court has determined that the person lacks the capacity
for informed consent, the court shall determine by clear and
convincing evidence that such therapy, other than psychosurgery as
referred to in subdivision (c) of Section 2670.5, would be
beneficial; that there is a compelling interest justifying the use of
the organic therapy upon the person; that there are no less onerous
alternatives to such organic therapy; and that such organic therapy
is in accordance with sound medical-psychiatric practice. If the
court so determines, then the court shall authorize the
administration of the organic therapy for a period not to exceed six
months.
(c) If the court has determined that the person has the capacity
for informed consent and has manifested his informed consent to
organic therapy, the court shall determine by clear and convincing
evidence that such therapy would be beneficial; that there is a
compelling interest justifying the use of the organic therapy upon
the person; that there are no less onerous alternatives to such
organic therapy; and that such organic therapy is in accordance with
sound medical-psychiatric practice. If the court so determines then
the court shall authorize the administration of the organic therapy
for a period not to exceed six months.