The provisions of this Chapter shall be carried out with the utmost consideration for the privacy and dignity of the person who undergoes involuntary evaluation or treatment. For all purposes under this Chapter, the determination of issues of fact before the court shall be as follows: (a) In all cases the burden of proof shall be upon the agency or individual seeking commitment. (b) The standard of proof shall be by clear and convincing evidence. SOURCE: Repealed and reenacted by P.L. 19-016:1 (Apr. 11, 1988). 2013 NOTE: Numbers and/or letters were altered to adhere to the Compiler’s alpha- numeric scheme in accordance to 1 GCA § 1606.
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ARTICLE 2 INVOLUNTARY HOSPITALIZATION