Q: Can I be served in hospital for sepsis assoc. encephalopathy, noted by doc to be suffering from mental health crisis?
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A: It's possible to be served legal documents, including during a hospital stay. However, serving someone who is in a critical health condition or facing a mental health crisis can be complex, and laws regarding this may vary by jurisdiction. In some cases, individuals might be considered unfit to receive legal documents due to their health condition.
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Yes, in California, you can generally be served legal documents, including a lawsuit, while you are in a hospital, as long as proper service methods are followed. However, if you are deemed to be suffering from a mental health crisis and unable to understand the nature of the legal proceedings, there may be grounds to challenge the validity of the service based on your mental state at the time of service.
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