{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-7-1131.09","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 7-1131.09","heading":"Appointment and duties of Consumer and Family Affairs Officer.","body":"The Department shall have a Consumer and Family Affairs officer, appointed by the Director, and qualified by experience and training to carry out the following functions:\n\n(1)\nEnsuring the involvement of consumers of mental health services and their family members in the design, implementation, and evaluation of mental health services and mental health supports;\n\n(2)\nServing as a liaison to consumers of mental health services and their family members and personal representatives; and\n\n(3)\nPromoting the protection of the rights of consumers of mental health services.","path":["Title 7. Human Health Care and Safety.","Chapter 11B. Department of Mental Health Establishment."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/7-1131.09","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"1edaefb3cd24c87729acc28c60847cd42989117250ca19de8445216cc945e94b","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-7-1131.08","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-7-1131.10"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}