Mental Health
CARE-100: Petition to Begin CARE Act Proceedings
Current as of August 1, 2026 · tracked for revisionsFillable PDFJudicial Council of California
This form starts the legal process to help someone who is experiencing a mental health crisis or substance abuse problem get court-ordered treatment and support services instead of going through the criminal justice system. Prosecutors, law enforcement, social workers, or other authorized people use it to petition the court to intervene and provide care and treatment to someone who needs help.
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Forms that go with CARE-100
CARE-110RequiredNotice of Initial Appearance—CARE Act ProceedingsThe Notice of Hearing on Guardianship Petition must be served on all interested parties to inform them of the scheduled court date for the guardianship proceeding.›CARE-120RequiredRequest for New Order and Hearing—CARE Act ProceedingsThe Confidential Guardianship Screening Form is required to provide the court with background information about the proposed guardian to assess their suitability.›CARE-105AttachmentOrder for CARE Act ReportThe Guardianship Petition — Child Information Attachment provides additional details about each minor child subject to the guardianship and is attached directly to the CARE-100 petition.›GC-210Often filed with itPetition for Appointment of Guardian of MinorThe Petition for Appointment of Probate Conservator/Guardian (Judicial Council version) is an alternative or supplemental petition form used in some California counties alongside CARE-100.›
More Mental Health forms
CARE-101Mental Health Declaration—CARE Act Proceedings›CARE-102Petition to Begin Care Act Proceedings By Licensed Behavioral Health Professional Only›CARE-103Order to Provide Information to Respondent's Attorney in Related Proceedings›CARE-106Notice of Order for CARE Act Report›CARE-107Proof of Personal Service of Notice of Order for CARE Act Report›CARE-111Proof of Personal Service of Notice of Initial Appearance—CARE Act Proceedings›