5976. The respondent shall:
(a) Receive notice of the hearings.
(b) Receive a copy of the court-ordered evaluation.
(c) Be entitled to be represented by counsel at all stages of a proceeding commenced under this chapter, regardless of the ability to pay.
(d) Be allowed to have a supporter, as described in Section 5982.
(e) Be present at the hearing unless the respondent waives the right to be present.
(f) Have the right to present evidence.
(g) Have the right to call witnesses.
(h) Have the right to cross-examine witnesses.
(i) Have the right to appeal decisions, and to be informed of the right to appeal.
(Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 319, Sec. 7. (SB 1338) Effective January 1, 2023. Section conditionally operative as provided in Section 5970.5.)