People v. Gambord CA5

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL SUMMARY

The Petition On September 4, 2014, DSH petitioned the superior court for an order compelling involuntary treatment of Gambord with psychotropic medication pursuant to In re Calhoun (2004) 121 Cal.App.4th 1315. The petition alleged that Gambord was admitted to Coalinga State Hospital (CSH) on September 19, 2006, pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 6604. The petition stated he was diagnosed with Bipolar I Disorder, Current Episode Manic, and was involuntarily administered psychotropic medication pursuant to an in-house panel determination conducted on April 10, 2014. The petition further alleged that Gambord had a history of noncompliance with taking psychotropic medication, continued to demonstrate a lack of insight into his mental illness and his need for psychotropic medication, was unable to reason and understand the gravity of his actions, and was incompetent to refuse medical treatment. Moreover, he presented a danger to others when not medicated with psychotropic medication, threatening staff and exposing himself to female staff. Finally, the petition alleged there were no less intrusive methods to render him non-dangerous than…