Mental Health

About the CARE Act and CARE Courts

This guide has information about • What the CARE Act is • What CARE agreements and CARE plans are • CARE Act eligibility requirements for the petitioner and respondent • How to start CARE Act proceedings • Where to get help filling out a CARE Act petition • Process after filing the petition • Petitioner’s rights - What your rights are if you started CARE Act proceedings • Respondent’s rights - What your rights are if someone has started CARE Act proceedings for you