• Current through October 23, 2012

Mental health information may be disclosed by a mental health professional when and to the extent necessary to initiate or seek civil commitment proceedings under § 21-541.

(Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-136, § 402, 25 DCR 5055.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 6-2032.

1973 Ed., § 6-1629.

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 2-136, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-1201.01.