Mental Health
CARE-101: Mental Health Declaration—CARE Act Proceedings
Current as of July 31, 2026 · tracked for revisionsFillable PDFJudicial Council of California
This form allows someone to declare that they are experiencing a mental health crisis and need help getting court-ordered mental health treatment and support services. Family members, healthcare providers, or other concerned people use this form to start a CARE Act case, which is a legal process to help someone get mental health care without requiring them to be arrested or hospitalized.
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Forms that go with CARE-101
CARE-100RequiredPetition to Begin CARE Act ProceedingsThe Petition for Appointment of Guardian (CARE-100) is the primary initiating document that must be filed to open the guardianship case before or alongside the consent form.›CARE-102RequiredPetition to Begin Care Act Proceedings By Licensed Behavioral Health Professional OnlyThe Confidential Guardian Screening Form (CARE-102) is typically required to provide the court with background information about the proposed guardian at the time of filing.›CARE-105Often filed with itOrder for CARE Act ReportThe Notice of Hearing on Petition for Appointment of Guardian (CARE-105) is commonly filed to formally notify all interested parties of the scheduled guardianship hearing.›CARE-110Next stepNotice of Initial Appearance—CARE Act ProceedingsThe Order Appointing Guardian (CARE-110) is the next step in the process, issued by the court after the consent and petition are reviewed and approved.›CARE-111Next stepProof of Personal Service of Notice of Initial Appearance—CARE Act ProceedingsThe Letters of Guardianship (CARE-111) is filed as the follow-on document that officially grants the guardian legal authority once the order is entered.›CARE-120Next stepRequest for New Order and Hearing—CARE Act ProceedingsThe CARE-120 (CARE Agreement or CARE Plan) is the next key document in the sequence after the declaration and petition are filed, outlining the agreed-upon or court-ordered care and treatment plan.›
More Mental Health forms
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-113Notice of Respondent's Rights—CARE Act Proceedings›CARE-115Notice of Hearing—CARE Act Proceedings›CARE-116Proof of Personal Service of Notice of Hearing—CARE Act Proceedings›