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Division I - GOVERNMENT OF DISTRICTTitle 7 - HUMAN HEALTH CARE AND SAFETYSubtitle C - MENTAL HEALTH
Chapter 11B - DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH ESTABLISHMENT
Section 7-1131.13 - Prosecution and representation by Attorney General for the District of Columbia

D.C. Code § 7-1131.13

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Section 7-1131.13 - Prosecution and representation by Attorney General for the District of Columbia

The Office of Corporation Counsel shall have charge of the prosecution of actions brought in the name of the District of Columbia for emergency detention and commitment of persons requiring receipt of involuntary mental health services and mental health supports. The Office of the Corporation Counsel shall also have charge of any litigation arising out of the execution of the Department's powers and duties.

D.C. Code § 7-1131.13

Dec. 18, 2001, D.C. Law 14-56, § 113, 48 DCR 7674.