D.C. Code § 7-1304.01

Current through codified legislation effective September 18, 2024

Section 7-1304.01 - Commencement of commitment proceedings; filing of written petition

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.

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; May 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-93, § 201(c)(17), 65 DCR 2823.

Section 35 of D.C. Law 19-169 provided that no provision of the act shall impair any right or obligation existing under law.