§ 21-904. Admission upon written application; right of release.

Current through October 23, 2012

A person in a place specified by section 21-902 may, upon his written application, be admitted for observation and diagnosis to Saint Elizabeths Hospital in the discretion of the Superintendent of the hospital for a period not exceeding 30 days. If, after admission to Saint Elizabeths Hospital, he expresses a desire for release from the hospital, he shall be released within 72 hours thereafter, unless proceedings for his adjudication as a person with mental illness have been instituted as provided for by section 21-906.

                
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(Sept. 14, 1965, 79 Stat. 764, Pub. L. 89-183, § 1; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-169, § 21(d)(5), 59 DCR 5567.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 21-904.

1973 Ed., § 21-904.

Effect of Amendments

D.C. Law 19-169 substituted "person with mental illness" for "mentally ill person".

Legislative History of Laws

For history of Law 19-169, see notes under § 21-501.