Dana Pettaway keeps a small box with photos of her son tucked away in a cupboard. His playful smile is tough to look at on the days when concerns over his well-being fill her mind.
“That's why I am so interested in the Care Act and seeing how far it goes,” said Pettaway.
Seven California counties, including San Diego, will go first. They will be launching programs called Care Court on Oct. 1. Families, first responders and mental health specialists, among others, will be able to file petitions asking the court to consider ordering the respondent with a care plan that could include medication, therapy and housing if needed.
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