2024 California Rules of Court
Rule 7.2221. Papers to be filed
(a) Petition packet (§ 5975)
A petition to commence CARE Act proceedings must be made on Petition to Commence CARE Act Proceedings (form CARE-100). The petition must include either:
(1) A completed Mental Health Declaration-CARE Act Proceedings (form CARE-101); or
(2) The evidence described in section 5975(d)(2).
(b) Acceptance of papers for filing
On receipt of a petition, the clerk must file the petition packet, assign a case number, and place the packet in a confidential file.
Rule 7.2221 adopted effective September 1, 2023.