"California doesn't sit on the sidelines while people fall through the cracks. We don't stand by while people spiral on our sidewalks or cycle through emergency rooms and jail cells - we step up. We built CARE Court to connect people to treatment, dignity, and accountability - because care and accountability belong at the center of how we serve our communities."
"The beauty of CARE Court is that it holds both institutions and individuals accountable, ensures individuals get the care they need and gives judges a clear role in overseeing and guiding the process. This bill focuses on implementation by listening to and learning from counties about what's working and what's not, in order to meet the goals of the original CARE Court legislation."
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law expanding eligibility for CARE Court, a program created to connect people with severe psychosis to treatment under court oversight. The law permits family members, first responders, doctors, and others to petition courts on behalf of individuals who cannot care for themselves. The legislation also allows the criminal justice system to refer defendants charged with crimes and deemed incompetent directly into CARE Court. Counties raised concerns about implementing an expanded program on a tight timeline and about capacity. Disability rights advocates criticized the program's effectiveness and called it unimplementable. Supporters emphasize accountability for institutions and a clear judicial oversight role.
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