Mental Health
CARE-102: Petition to Begin Care Act Proceedings By Licensed Behavioral Health Professional Only
Current as of July 16, 2026 · tracked for revisionsFillable PDFJudicial Council of California
This form allows a licensed behavioral health professional to start legal proceedings to get court authorization for involuntary mental health treatment or conservatorship for someone who cannot care for themselves due to a mental health condition. A psychiatrist, psychologist, clinical social worker, or other qualified mental health professional uses this form when they believe a patient needs immediate protective intervention and court-ordered care.
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Forms that go with CARE-102
CARE-100RequiredPetition to Begin CARE Act ProceedingsThe Petition for Appointment of Guardian must be filed to initiate the guardianship case before the Order Appointing Guardian can be issued.›CARE-101RequiredMental Health Declaration—CARE Act ProceedingsThe Notice of Hearing on Petition for Appointment of Guardian is required to notify all interested parties of the scheduled guardianship hearing.›GC-335Often filed with itConfidential Capacity Assessment and Declaration—Probate ConservatorshipThe Duties of Guardian form is commonly provided to and acknowledged by the newly appointed guardian as part of the court's guardianship packet.›CARE-103Next stepOrder to Provide Information to Respondent's Attorney in Related ProceedingsThe Letters of Guardianship are issued alongside or immediately after the Order Appointing Guardian to grant the guardian official legal authority to act.›
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CARE-105Order for CARE Act Report›CARE-106Notice of Order for CARE Act Report›CARE-107Proof of Personal Service of Notice of Order for CARE Act Report›CARE-110Notice of Initial Appearance—CARE Act Proceedings›CARE-111Proof of Personal Service of Notice of Initial Appearance—CARE Act Proceedings›CARE-113Notice of Respondent's Rights—CARE Act Proceedings›