To start a CARE Act Court case, a petition must be filed by someone who is familiar with the person who needs help. The initial petition, and other forms pertaining to CARE Act Court are available on

San Francisco Superior Court · The CARE Act Court Concept

Verified current as of October 10, 2026

Petition used to start CARE Act court proceedings, filed by a qualified person (such as a family member, treating clinician, first responder, or agency director) asking the court to find that the named respondent is eligible for CARE Act help.