The Governor announced his proposal for a new civil court called Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Court on March 3. This new court would engage individuals living with psychotic disorders into treatment under the court’s jurisdiction and includes the provision of a public defender and supporter to guide voluntary participants through the process. Senators Thomas Umberg and Susan Eggman have incorporated the Governor’s proposal into SB 1338. Counties are supportive of the effort to provide assistance to those who need it, but share multiple concerns, including process, implementation, and funding, with SB 1338 as amended. 

CSAC MEDIA STATEMENT

CSAC Statement on CARE Court Budget and Policy Legislation

CSAC Board Updates

CARE Court Start-up Fiscal Allocations Update

CARE Act $31M Allocation Schedule

Guidance Issued on General Uses of CARE Court Start-Up Funding

General Uses of the Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Act Startup Funding via Behavioral Health Information

Invitation to Comment: CARE Act Rules and Forms

• Rules and Forms - CARE Act W23-10

CSAC Letters and Calls to Action 

SB 1338 Funding Call to Action August 19

SB 1338 Joint Concerns to Appropriations Cmte on Costs July 13

SB 1338 Joint Concerns Letter June 14

Letter Regarding Concerns for May Revision Proposal for CARE Act Funding

County CARE Court Resources

• SB 1388 (Umberg and Eggman)
• Sample County Concerns Letter
• County Amendments to SB 1338
• Summary of County Amendments