D.C. Code § 7-1304.07

Current through codified legislation effective April 10, 2024

Section 7-1304.07 - Standard of proof

(a) Repealed.

(b) If the petition was filed pursuant to § 7-1303.04 (b-1), the District shall present clear and convincing evidence that shows that the person whose commitment is sought is likely to cause injury to others as a result of an intellectual disability if allowed to remain at liberty.

Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-137, § 407, 25 DCR 5094; Oct. 17, 2002, D.C. Law 14-199, § 2(m), 49 DCR 7647; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-169, § 17(x), 59 DCR 5567; May 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-93, § 201(c)(24), 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.