California Order Delegating Judicial Authority Over Psychotropic Medication (CODA) is a legal document issued by a county court in California that grants a parent, guardian, or other legal representative the power to make medical decisions on behalf of a minor or adult with limited decision-making capacity. CODA grants the delegated decision-maker authority to consent to the use of psychotropic medication for the individual and to receive medical information regarding the individual's care. CODA is of three types: temporary, permanent, and conservatorship. A temporary CODA is issued for an individual who is found to be incapable of giving informed consent to psychotropic medication. The order is valid for up to 180 days and can be renewed upon request. A permanent CODA is issued for an individual who has been found to be incapable of giving informed consent to psychotropic medication on a long-term basis. It is valid for up to one year and can be renewed upon request. A conservatorship CODA is issued for an individual who has been found to be incapable of giving informed consent to psychotropic medication due to mental illness, developmental disability, or physical illness. It is issued to a conservator appointed by the court and is valid for up to one year. The conservator is responsible for making decisions regarding the individual's care, including the use of psychotropic medication.