What constitutes 'danger to others' in 5150 criteria?

• A. A non-specific threat
• B. A potential risk in the distant future
• C. An imminent risk of serious harm to another person
• D. A minor's behavior only

Answer: (C)

Danger to others in 5150 means there is an imminent risk of serious harm to another person. The danger must be likely to occur soon and involve serious injury or death; vague concerns about the future or non-specific threats don’t meet this standard. It’s about concrete indicators of imminent violence—like credible threats with intent, plans to harm, or actions showing a clear and immediate risk to someone else. A minor’s troubling behavior by itself doesn’t qualify unless it demonstrates an imminent risk to others.