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Being grossly disabled, and in this case obviously to say that amanda has lacked stability and good judgment in her affairs is a gross understatement. she was initially taken in under what's called a 5150 hold, which allows her to be held for 72 hours. that was extended. now that we get into the conservatorship proceedings, this is a longer term opportunity for what's usually family members or other concerned parties to be able to step in to make decisions on behalf of the individual, the conservetee with respect to their medical treatment and their financial affairs. what the judge did is gav...
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