Cal. Welf. and Inst. Code § 5350.1 : CALIFORNIA WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE — COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES — THE LANTERMAN-PETRIS-SHORT ACT — CONSERVATORSHIP FOR GRAVELY DISABLED PERSONS — Purpose of conservatorship TEXT PDF The purpose of conservatorship, as provided for in this article, is to provide individualized treatment, supervision, and placement. Ca. Welf. and Inst. Code § 5350.1 Added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 1294.