California Welfare and Institutions Code

§ 5971

WIC § 5971 Effective Jan 1, 2026Div. 5 · Part 8 · Ch. 1

Statute text

Unless the context otherwise requires, the following definitions shall govern the construction of this part.

(a)“CARE agreement” means a voluntary settlement agreement entered into by the parties. A CARE agreement includes the same elements as a CARE plan to support the respondent in accessing community-based services and supports.

(b)“CARE plan” means an individualized, appropriate range of community-based services and supports, as set forth in this part, which include clinically appropriate behavioral health care and stabilization medications, housing, and other supportive services, as appropriate, pursuant to Section 5982.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 528, Sec. 2. (SB 27) Effective January 1, 2026. Section conditionally operative as provided in Section 5970.5.