Conservatorship of S.A. CA2/6
S.A. appeals an order granting the petition of the Public Guardian of the County of San Luis Obispo (Public Guardian) for reappointment as the conservator of her person. A jury found beyond a reasonable doubt that she continues to be gravely disabled as a result of mental disorder. (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 5000 et seq.; Lanterman-Petris-Short Act (LPS Act).) S.A. contends that a special instruction that told the jury that conservatorship ends no more than one year later violates due process by reducing Public Guardian’s burden of proof. We agree the instruction was erroneous, but conclude it was not prejudicial, and affirm.
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