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Notice of Initial Appearance—CARE Act Proceedings

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2026

This form tells people that a first court hearing is scheduled for someone involved in CARE Act proceedings. It lists who is involved, when and where the hearing is, and what documents are included with the notice.

The court describes it as: Provides notice of the first court appearance to the respondent, the respondent’s counsel, and the county behavioral health agency in the county where the respondent lives (if different from where the proceedings have started). Also, if the county behavioral health agency is not the petitioner, provides notice to the petitioner and county behavioral health agency in the county where the proceedings have started (if different from where the respondent lives).

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used by the court to notify the respondent, the respondent's lawyer, and the local behavioral health agency about the first court appearance in CARE Act proceedings.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who needs to receive this notice?
The notice is for the respondent, the respondent’s lawyer, and the county behavioral health agency in the county where the respondent lives. It also notifies the petitioner and the behavioral health agency in the county where the proceedings started. Great care must be taken to keep this form confidential. Great care must be taken to keep this form confidential.
What documents come with this form?
The form includes copies of the petition that started the case, information for respondents about the CARE Act (form CARE-060-INFO), a notice of the respondent's rights (form CARE-113), and any report ordered under Welfare and Institutions Code section 5977(a)(3)(B).
Is there a fee to file this?
The form does not mention any filing fees.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2026.

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