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Request for New Order and Hearing—CARE Act Proceedings

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective September 1, 2023

This form is used to ask the judge for a new or different court order, or to ask for a hearing to discuss a request, during proceedings under the CARE Act. It asks the respondent to state why the order or hearing is needed.

The court describes it as: Asks the judge for a new or changed order and/or a hearing based on that request at any time during the CARE process.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used at any time during the CARE Act process when the respondent believes a court order needs to change or a hearing is necessary.

Usually filed by the person responding.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is for the respondent, who is described as the director of a county behavioral health agency or the director's designee. The form also has sections for an attorney or party to sign.
What does this form ask for?
It asks the court to make a specific order and/or to hold a hearing to consider the request. The reasons for the request must be detailed on attached sheets.
Is there a fee mentioned?
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 September 1, 2023.

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