Section 22-A7601. GENERAL PROVISIONS

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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).

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

                    
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