About the CARE Act and CARE Courts

Authored By: California Courts Self Help Guide

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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
Last Review and Update: Dec 21, 2023
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