CARE Act
The Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Act intends to provide mental health and related services to individuals who meet specific criteria.
The Court will begin accepting petitions on December 1, 2024, in the Civil Division at the North Butte County Courthouse in Chico. Petitions may also be electronically filed free of charge via any authorized eFiling service provider (EFSP). The Self-Help Center will assist petitioners, respondents, and families as they navigate the process.
Resources
- Butte County Superior Court
- Self-Help Center (530) 532-7015
- Civil Division (530) 532-7009
- Court Forms
- These forms are available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese
- CARE-050-INFO: Information for Petitioners—About the CARE Act
- CARE-060-INFO: Information for Respondents—About the CARE Act
- CARE-100: Petition to Commence CARE Act Proceedings
- How to File the CARE 100
- CARE-101: Mental Health Declaration—CARE Act Proceedings
- CARE-113: Notice of Respondent’s Rights—CARE Act Proceeding
- Butte County Behavioral Health
- Programs, services, and resources available through Behavioral Health
- 24/7 Access Line: (530) 891-2810 or 1-800-334-6622
- California Courts Overview
- Specifies who is eligible for CARE Court and which conditions are not eligible
- Specifies who can file a petition
- Includes resources about CARE Act proceedings and assistance for filing petitions
- Contains additional resources available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese
- CARE Act Resource Center
- Contains information, resources, and trainings about the CARE Act