Order for CARE Act Report
California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2026
This form is an order from the court that tells a county agency it must investigate a person and file a report. The report must state whether the person meets the rules for the CARE Act process.
The court describes it as: States the court’s decision on requiring a county agency to investigate and file a report that includes whether the respondent meets or is likely to meet the legal requirements for the CARE process.
Where this fits in a case
JudgmentStage: Judgment
This form is used after a petitioner files a petition asking the court to start CARE Act proceedings for a respondent. The court uses this form to officially order the county agency to investigate.
Prepared by the court or clerk.
Common questions
- What is this form for?
- This form is an order from the court that directs a county agency to investigate a person and submit a written report to the court. This report must include information about whether the person meets the CARE Act eligibility rules.
- Who fills out this form?
- The form is filled out by the court, as it is an order issued by the judge.
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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