Which sequence correctly reflects the order and durations of the sections described (5150 through 5352)?

• A. 72-hour detention (5150) followed by 14-day (5250), then 14-day extension under 5260, then 30-day (5270.15), and finally 30-day conservatorship under 5352.
• B. 14-day hold (5250) followed by 72-hour hold (5150), then 5260, then 5270.15, then 5352.
• C. 72-day hold (5150) followed by 5250 for 7 days, then 5260.
• D. Only a 5150 hold is ever used.

Answer: (A)

The sequence starts with the initial crisis detention: a 72-hour hold under 5150 to assess immediate danger or grave disability. If, after that, the person still requires inpatient evaluation or treatment, the next step is a 14-day hold under 5250. If further detention is still needed, an additional 14-day extension can follow under 5260 to continue treatment and evaluation. If more time is necessary, a 30-day hold under 5270.15 can be used to arrange longer-term care. Finally, if ongoing protection and care are still required, a temporary conservatorship under 5352 can be pursued for about 30 days to secure continued support. This order reflects escalating steps from crisis detention to longer-term care and then conservatorship.

Other options don’t fit because they place holds in the wrong order, propose non-existent durations, or omit one of the required steps, whereas this sequence matches the statutory progression from 5150 through 5352.