{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"5975.2","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 5975.2","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 5. COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES [5000. - 5987.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-5"},{"name":"PART 8. The Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment Act [5970. - 5987.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-5/part-8"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Process [5972. - 5978.2.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-5/part-8/chapter-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 283, Sec. 9.   (SB 35)   Effective September 30, 2023.   Section conditionally operative as provided in Section 5970.5.","effective":"2023-09-30","html":"<p>CARE Act proceedings may be conducted by a superior court judge or by a court-appointed commissioner or other subordinate judicial officer.</p>","text":"CARE Act proceedings may be conducted by a superior court judge or by a court-appointed commissioner or other subordinate judicial officer.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/process-5975-2","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}