D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-A7601

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 22-A7601 - GENERAL PROVISIONS

The Department of Mental Health (DMH) certifies eligible individuals as accredited Officer-Agents in the District of Columbia. An Officer-Agent has the authority, when there is reason to believe that a person is mentally ill and, because of such illness, is likely to injure self or others if is not immediately detained, to:

(a) Without a warrant, take the person into custody;

(b) Transport the person to a public or private hospital, or to the DMH; and

(c) Complete the Form FD-12 to make application for the person's admission thereto (FD-12 Application).

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-A7601

Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 007561 (July 11, 2008)