District of Columbia Statutes
§ 7-1304.01 — Commencement of commitment proceedings; filing of written petition.
District of Columbia § 7-1304.01
JurisdictionDistrict of Columbia
Title 7Human Health Care and Safety.
Ch. 13Citizens with Intellectual Disabilities.
Subch. IVHearing and Review Procedures.
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Bluebook
D.C. Code § 7-1304.01 (2026).
Text
Proceedings for the commitment of a person found incompetent in a criminal case shall be commenced by the filing of a written petition by the District with the Court in a manner and form prescribed by the Court. A copy of the petition shall be served on the person, the person's counsel, and the person's guardian, if any.
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Legislative History
Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-137, § 401, 25 DCR 5094; Oct. 17, 2002, D.C. Law 14-199, § 2(i), 49 DCR 7647; Apr. 24, 2007, D.C. Law 16-305, § 26(j), 53 DCR 6198; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-169, § 17(r), 59 DCR 5567
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