Penal Code 1370.01(b) & (c)

Summary:

(b) The medical director of the facility to which the defendant is confined shall submit a written report of the defendant's progress toward recovery of mental competence to the court and the county mental health director. For defendants placed on outpatient status, the outpatient staff shall submit a report to the county mental health director who shall report to the court. (c)(1) If the defendant has not recovered mental competence after 1 year, the defendant must return to court. (2) If the defendant appears to be gravely disabled the court shall order conservatorship proceedings to be initiated. A copy of such order and the outcome of the proceedings shall be sent to the county mental health director.

Associated Federal Law(s): 
Uses and disclosures for which an authorization or opportunity to agree or object is not required : for public health activities, official records