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Are care courts working? CA’s mental health initiative lags behind

Only a few hundred petitions have been filed for California care courts, compared to the thousands the state initially projected. In response, Sen. Tom Umberg has introduced legislation to expand the number of applicants.

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By Steve Chiotakis • Sep 10, 2025 • 5m Listen

Only a few hundred petitions have been filed for California care courts, compared to the thousands the state initially projected. In response, Sen. Tom Umberg has introduced legislation to expand the number of applicants.

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