28 chapters · 329 sections in this title.
D.C. Code § 44-901 Findings and purposes
5.5K chars
(a) The Congress makes the following findings: (1) Governmentally administered mental health services in the District of Columbia are currently provided through 2 separate public entities, the federally administered Saint Elizabeths Hospital and the Mental Health Services Adminis…
D.C. Code § 44-902 Definitions
1.0K chars
For the purpose of this subchapter: (1) The term “Hospital” means the institution in the District of Columbia known as Saint Elizabeths Hospital operated on November 8, 1984, by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. (2) The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Health and…
D.C. Code § 44-903 Development of plan for mental health system for the District
8.6K chars
(a)(1) Subject to subsection (g) of this section and § 44-908(b)(1), effective October 1, 1987, the District shall be responsible for the provision of mental health services to residents of the District. (2) Not later than October 1, 1993, the Mayor shall complete the implementat…
D.C. Code § 44-904 Congressional review of system implementation plan
0.9K chars
(a) The Committee on the District of Columbia of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Labor and Human Resources and the Committee on Governmental Affairs of the Senate shall review the preliminary system implementation plan transmitted by the Mayor pursuant to § 44-9…