What does 5352 authorize?

• A. 72-hour hold.
• B. 30-day temporary conservatorship for GD.
• C. 14-day voluntary treatment.
• D. 60-day mental health hold.

Answer: (B)

The key idea is that this statute creates a temporary conservatorship mechanism for someone who is gravely disabled. 5352 specifically authorizes a 30‑day temporary conservatorship, which allows a designated conservator (often the county) to make and carry out decisions about the person’s care, housing, and treatment to help stabilize the situation. This is a distinct tool from short-term holds that focus on evaluation and treatment, not on appointment of a decision-maker. Gravely disabled means the person cannot provide for basic needs like food, shelter, or medical care due to mental illness. Because 5352 establishes that 30‑day conservatorship window, it’s the best answer.