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California falling short of enrollment goal as mental health courts roll out

California's CARE Court aims to assist severely mentally ill individuals by compelling treatment to improve self-care and recovery.

She hopes CARE Court will save her husband. Two months in, she's waiting for answers

The CARE Act in Los Angeles County allows family members to request treatment for loved ones experiencing severe psychiatric distress.
The process involves submitting a petition to a CARE Court judge who then approves it and sends it to the county's department of mental health.
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