Rule 7.2221. Papers to be filed (§ 5975)

(a) Alternative petitions to begin CARE Act proceedings A petition to commence CARE Act proceedings must be made onPetition to Begin CARE Act Proceedings(form CARE-100) or, if the petitioner is a licensed behavioral health professional as defined in section 5971(l), onPetition to Begin CARE Act Proceedings by Licensed Behavioral Health Professional Only(form CARE-102).

(b) Documentation required to supportPetition to Begin CARE Act Proceedings If usingPetition to Begin CARE Act Proceedings(form CARE-100), the petition must include either:

(1) A completedMental Health Declaration—CARE Act Proceedings(form CARE-101); or

(2) The evidence described in section 5975(d)(2).

(c) Documentation required to supportPetition to Begin CARE Act Proceedings by Licensed Behavioral Health Professional Only If using Petition to Begin CARE Act Proceedings by Licensed Behavioral Health Professional Only (form CARE-102), the documentation in subdivision (b) is not required.

Committee Notes

(Subd (a) amended effective January 1, 2026; adopted effective July 1, 2025.)

(Subd (b) amended effective January 1, 2026; adopted effective July 1, 2025.)

(Subd (c) amended effective January 1, 2026; adopted effective July 1, 2025.)