Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Court Program and court-ordered evaluations.
Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Summary
The bill amends the CARE Act so that anyone filing a CARE petition can request a court‑ordered evaluation under the Lanterman‑Petris‑Short Act if the respondent is unlikely to volunteer for services. It requires the Judicial Council to add this request option to the standard petition form and obliges counties to submit a detailed report about the person’s eligibility, safety risk, and need for higher‑level care. The changes aim to ensure timely assessment and appropriate treatment for adults with severe mental illness.
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