California Welfare and Institutions Code

§ 5972

WIC § 5972 Effective Jan 1, 2026Div. 5 · Part 8 · Ch. 2

Statute text

An individual shall qualify for the CARE process only if all of the following criteria are met:

(a)The person is 18 years of age or older.

(b)The person is currently experiencing a serious mental disorder, as defined in paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 5600.3 and has a diagnosis identified in the disorder class: schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders, or bipolar I disorder with psychotic features, except psychosis related to current intoxication, as defined in the most current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. This section does not establish respondent eligibility based upon a psychotic disorder that is due to a medical condition or is not primarily psychiatric in nature, including, but not limited to, physical health conditions such as traumatic brain injury, autism, dementia, or neurologic conditions. A person who has a current diagnosis of substance use disorder as defined in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 1374.72 of the Health and Safety Code but who does not also meet the required criteria in this section shall not qualify for the CARE process.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 528, Sec. 3. (SB 27) Effective January 1, 2026. Section conditionally operative as provided in Section 5970.5.