California SB989 establishes the CARE Court Program to provide support for individuals with severe mental illness or drug addiction.
California SB989 creates the Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Court Program to assist individuals with severe mental illness or drug addiction. The bill allows first responders to request county behavioral health agencies to file a petition for CARE Court intervention. The county behavioral health agency reviews the request and decides whether to file a petition. If a petition is filed, the CARE process begins, aiming to provide necessary support and treatment.
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