California Code of Regulations
Title 22 - Social Security
Division 5 - Licensing and Certification of Health Facilities, Home Health Agencies, Clinics, and Referral Agencies
Chapter 9 - Psychiatric Health Facilities
Article 1 - Definitions
Section 77003 - Authorized Representative

Authorized representative means a person authorized to act on behalf of the patient by law, by court order or by written statement signed by the patient, unless the patient has been judicially declared incompetent. Except in State operated facilities, an authorized representative shall not be an owner, administrator, employee, representative or agent of the facility.

1. New section filed 4-15-87, operative 5-15-87 (Register 87, No. 16).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 208(a) and 1275, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 1275.1, Health and Safety Code.