Information For Petitioners-About The CARE Act {CARE-050-INFO}

CARE-050-INFO - INFORMATION FOR PETITIONERS—ABOUT THE CARE ACT. This information sheet describes the CARE Act and how to fill out Petition to Commence CARE Act Proceedings (form CARE-100). A court self-help center may also be able to help you. There is no cost to file a CARE Act petition. CARE stands for Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment. The CARE Act allows specific people, called petitioners, to ask for court-ordered treatment, services, support, and a housing plan for people, called respondents. A respondent must be at least 18 years old, have a schizophrenia spectrum or other psychotic disorder, and meet several other requirements. The CARE process uses evaluations and court hearings to figure out whether the respondent is eligible for services. A county behavioral health agency may contact the respondent as part of the process. If the respondent is eligible, a CARE agreement or plan for services may be created. If the court approves, it will order the CARE agreement or plan. Judicial Council of California, Optional Form. Welfare & Institutions Code, §§ 5971–5975, 5975.1, 5977, 5978. www.FormsWorkflow.com