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California Rules of Court

Rule 7.2205. Definitions

Cal. Rules of Court, rule 7.2205

Current text effective September 1, 2023.

As used in this chapter, the terms defined in Welfare and Institutions Code section 5971 have the meaning stated in that section. In addition, as used in this chapter:

#(1) "CARE Act" refers to the Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment Act, as codified at Welfare and Institutions Code sections 5970-5987.

#(2) "Intensive treatment" is involuntary mental health treatment authorized under section 5250.

#(3) A "section" is a section of the Welfare and Institutions Code unless otherwise specified.

#History

Rule 7.2205 adopted effective September 1, 2023.

Official text: courts.ca.gov , checked October 19, 2026.