District of Columbia · Through 2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)

D.C. Code § 7-1304.01: Commencement of commitment proceedings; filing of written petition.

Where this section sits in the code

Title 7. Human Health Care and Safety.
Chapter 13. Citizens with Intellectual Disabilities.
Subchapter IV. Hearing and Review Procedures.

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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