D.C. Code § 7-1204.02

Current through codified legislation effective September 18, 2024

Section 7-1204.02 - Civil commitment proceedings; extreme risk protection orders.

Mental health information may be disclosed by a mental health professional when and to the extent necessary to:

(1) Initiate or seek civil commitment proceedings under D.C. Official Code § 21-541; or

(2) Request an extreme risk protection order under Title X of the Firearms Control Regulations Act of 1975, effective May 10, 2019 (D.C. Law 22-314; D.C. Official Code § 7-2510.01et seq.).

D.C. Code § 7-1204.02

Amended by D.C. Law 23-274,§ 101, 68 DCR 004792, eff. 4/27/2021.

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