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D.C. Law 14-199. Civil Commitment of Citizens with Mental Retardation Amendment Act of 2002.

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Law Information

Cites

  • D.C. Law 14-199 (PDF)
  • 49 DCR 7647

Effective

Oct. 17, 2002

Legislative History (LIMS)

Law 14-199, the “Civil Commitment of Citizens with Mental Retardation Amendment Act of 2002”, was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 14-616, which was referred to the Committee on Judiciary. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on June 4, 2002, and July 2, 2002, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on July 17, 2002, it was assigned Act No. 14-432 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 14-199 became effective on October 17, 2002.