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DC Code § 21-2231.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 21 - Fiduciary Relations and Persons with Mental Illness. [Enacted title]|Chapter 22 - Health-Care Decisions|Subchapter III - Hospital Discharge Planning|§ 21-2231.02. Lay caregiver designation

(a) A hospital shall provide each patient or authorized representative an opportunity to designate a lay caregiver as soon as practicable following the patient's inpatient admission into a hospital and before the patient's discharge. (b)(1) If the patient or authorized representative designates an individual as a lay caregiver, the hospital shall: (A) Provide notice to the lay caregiver as soon as practicable following the designation and before the patient's discharge; (B) Promptly request the written consent of the patient or authorized representative to release medical information to the patient's lay caregiver in accordance with the hospital's procedures for releasing personal health information and in compliance with all federal and District laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, approved August 21, 1996 (Pub. L. No. 104-191; 110 Stat. 1936); (C) Record the patient's or authorized representative's designation of the lay caregiver, the relationship of the lay caregiver to the patient, and the name, telephone number, and address of the lay caregiver in the patient's medical record; and (D) Notify the lay caregiver of the patient's discharge to the patient's residence as soon as practicable; provided, that if the hospital is unable to contact the lay caregiver, the hospital shall document that in the patient's medical record as soon as practicable. (2) If a patient or authorized representative fails to authorize the release of medical information to the lay caregiver under paragraph (1)(B) of this subsection, the hospital is deemed to have met the requirements of the subchapter and no further action is needed. (3) A patient or authorized representative may elect to change the designation of a lay caregiver at any time before the patient's discharge; provided, that if a change is made, the hospital shall record that change in the patient's medical record as soon as practicable. (4) The designation of a lay caregiver by the patient or authorized representative does not obligate the lay caregiver to accept the designation or provide after-care. (5) A hospital is not obligated to determine the ability of a lay caregiver to understand or perform after-care tasks.  (July 1, 2016, D.C. Law 21-132, § 2(b), 63 DCR 7130.)
DC Code § 21-2231.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 21 - Fiduciary Relations and Persons with Mental Illness. [Enacted title]|Chapter 22 - Health-Care Decisions|Subchapter III - Hospital Discharge Planning|§ 21-2231.03. Hospital discharge plan

(a) As soon as practicable before the patient's discharge, the hospital shall: (1) Consult with the lay caregiver and the patient or authorized representative regarding the lay caregiver's capabilities and limitations; (2) Provide a copy of the discharge plan to the lay caregiver; (3) Consult with, and provide instruction to, the lay caregiver regarding the patient's discharge plan; and (4) Provide contact information for any health care, community resources, and long-term care services and supports necessary to carry out the patient's discharge plan. (b) At a minimum, the discharge plan described in subsection (a) of this section shall include: (1) The name and contact information of the lay caregiver; (2) A description of all after-care tasks necessary to maintain the patient's ability to reside in the patient's residence; and (3) Contact information for any health care, community resources, and long-term care services and supports necessary to carry out the patient's discharge plan. (c)(1) At a minimum, the instruction to the lay caregiver described in subsection (a) of this section shall include: (A) An opportunity for a demonstration at the hospital of the after-care tasks; and (B) An opportunity for the lay caregiver and the patient to ask questions and receive answers to questions about the after-care tasks; and (2) The instruction provided shall be documented in the patient's medical record and shall include, at minimum, the date, time, and contents of the instruction.  (July 1, 2016, D.C. Law 21-132, § 2(b), 63 DCR 7130.)
DC Code § 21-2231.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 21 - Fiduciary Relations and Persons with Mental Illness. [Enacted title]|Chapter 22 - Health-Care Decisions|Subchapter III - Hospital Discharge Planning|§ 21-2231.04. Construction

(a) Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to delay the discharge of a patient or the transfer of a patient from a hospital to another facility, including the inability of the hospital to contact a designated lay caregiver; (b) Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to create a private right of action not otherwise existing in the law for compliance or non-compliance with this subchapter.  (July 1, 2016, D.C. Law 21-132, § 2(b), 63 DCR 7130.)
DC Code § 21-2231.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 21 - Fiduciary Relations and Persons with Mental Illness. [Enacted title]|Chapter 22 - Health-Care Decisions|Subchapter III - Hospital Discharge Planning|§ 21-2231.05. Rules

The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 2, may issue rules to implement the provisions of this subchapter.   (July 1, 2016, D.C. Law 21-132, § 2(b), 63 DCR 7130.)
DC Code § 21-2401.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 21 - Fiduciary Relations and Persons with Mental Illness. [Enacted title]|Chapter 24 - Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction; Uniform Act|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 21-2401.01. Short title

This chapter may be cited as the “Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act”.  (Nov. 25, 2008, D.C. Law 17-270, § 2(b), 55 DCR 11018.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 101 of the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act.
DC Code § 21-2401.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 21 - Fiduciary Relations and Persons with Mental Illness. [Enacted title]|Chapter 24 - Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction; Uniform Act|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 21-2401.02. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Adult” means an individual who has attained 18 years of age. (2) “Conservator” means a person appointed by the court to administer the property of an adult, including a person appointed under §§ 21-2001 to 21-2077. (3) “Guardian” means a person appointed by the court to make decisions regarding the person of an adult, including a person appointed under §§ 21-2001 to 21-2077. (4) “Guardianship order” means an order appointing a guardian. (5) “Guardianship proceeding” means a judicial proceeding in which an order for the appointment of a guardian is sought or has been issued. (6) “Incapacitated person” means an adult for whom a guardian has been appointed. (7) “Party” means the respondent, petitioner, guardian, conservator, or any other person allowed by the court to participate in a guardianship or protective proceeding. (8) “Person,” except in the term “incapacitated person” or “protected person”, means an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, public corporation, government or governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality, or any other legal or commercial entity. (9) “Protected person” means an adult for whom a protective order has been issued. (10) “Protective order” means an order appointing a conservator or other order related to management of an adult’s property. (11) “Protective proceeding” means a judicial proceeding in which a protective order is sought or has been issued. (12) “Record” means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form. (13) “Respondent” means an adult for whom a protective order or the appointment of a guardian is sought. (14) “State” means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, a federally recognized Indian tribe, or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. (15) “Superior Court” means the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.  (Nov. 25, 2008, D.C. Law 17-270, § 2(b), 55 DCR 11018.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 102 of the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act.
DC Code § 21-2401.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 21 - Fiduciary Relations and Persons with Mental Illness. [Enacted title]|Chapter 24 - Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction; Uniform Act|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 21-2401.03. International application of chapter

The Superior Court may treat a foreign country as if it were a state for the purpose of applying this subchapter and Subchapters II, III, and V [of this chapter].  (Nov. 25, 2008, D.C. Law 17-270, § 2(b), 55 DCR 11018.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 103 of the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act.
DC Code § 21-2401.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 21 - Fiduciary Relations and Persons with Mental Illness. [Enacted title]|Chapter 24 - Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction; Uniform Act|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 21-2401.04. Communication between courts

(a) The Superior Court may communicate with a court in another state concerning a proceeding arising under this chapter. The court may allow the parties to participate in the communication. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, the court shall make a record of the communication. The record may be limited to the fact that the communication occurred. (b) Courts may communicate concerning schedules, calendars, court records, and other administrative matters without making a record.  (Nov. 25, 2008, D.C. Law 17-270, § 2(b), 55 DCR 11018.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 104 of the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act.
DC Code § 21-2401.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 21 - Fiduciary Relations and Persons with Mental Illness. [Enacted title]|Chapter 24 - Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction; Uniform Act|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 21-2401.05. Cooperation between courts

(a) In a guardianship or protective proceeding in the District of Columbia, the Superior Court may request the appropriate court of another state to do any of the following: (1) Hold an evidentiary hearing; (2) Order a person in that state to produce evidence or give testimony pursuant to procedures of that state; (3) Order that an evaluation or assessment be made of the respondent; (4) Order any appropriate investigation of a person involved in a proceeding; (5) Forward to the Superior Court a certified copy of the transcript or other record of a hearing under paragraph (1) of this subsection or any other proceeding, any evidence otherwise produced under paragraph (2) of this subsection, and any evaluation or assessment prepared in compliance with an order under paragraph (3) or (4) of this subsection; (6) Issue any order necessary to assure the appearance in the proceeding of a person whose presence is necessary for the court to make a determination, including the respondent or the incapacitated or protected person; or (7) Issue an order authorizing the release of medical, financial, criminal, or other relevant information in that state, including protected health information as defined in 45 C.F.R. § 164.504. (b) If a court of another state in which a guardianship or protective proceeding is pending requests assistance of the kind provided in subsection (a) of this section, the Superior Court has jurisdiction for the limited purpose of granting the request or making reasonable efforts to comply with the request.  (Nov. 25, 2008, D.C. Law 17-270, § 2(b), 55 DCR 11018.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 105 of the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act.
DC Code § 21-2401.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 21 - Fiduciary Relations and Persons with Mental Illness. [Enacted title]|Chapter 24 - Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction; Uniform Act|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 21-2401.06. Taking testimony in another state

(a) In a guardianship or protective proceeding, in addition to other procedures that may be available, testimony of a witness who is located in another state may be offered by deposition or other means allowable in the District of Columbia for testimony taken in another state. The Superior Court, on its own motion, may order that the testimony of a witness be taken in another state and may prescribe the manner in which and the terms upon which the testimony is to be taken. (b) In a guardianship or protective proceeding, the Superior Court may permit a witness located in another state to be deposed or to testify by telephone or audiovisual or other electronic means. The Superior Court shall cooperate with the court of the other state in designating an appropriate location for the deposition or testimony. (c) Documentary evidence transmitted from another state to the Superior Court by technological means that do not produce an original writing may not be excluded from evidence on an objection based on the best evidence rule.  (Nov. 25, 2008, D.C. Law 17-270, § 2(b), 55 DCR 11018.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 106 of the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act.
DC Code § 21-2402.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 21 - Fiduciary Relations and Persons with Mental Illness. [Enacted title]|Chapter 24 - Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction; Uniform Act|Subchapter II - Jurisdiction|§ 21-2402.01. Definitions; significant connection factors

(a) For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) “Emergency” means a circumstance that likely will result in substantial harm to a respondent’s health, safety, or welfare, and for which the appointment of a guardian is necessary because no other person has authority and is willing to act on the respondent’s behalf. (2) “Home state” means: (A) The state in which the respondent was physically present, including any period of temporary absence, for at least 6 consecutive months immediately before the filing of a petition for a protective order or the appointment of a guardian; or (B) If none, the state in which the respondent was physically present, including any period of temporary absence, for at least 6 consecutive months ending within the 6 months prior to the filing of the petition. (3) “Significant-connection state” means a state, other than the home state, with which a respondent has a significant connection, other than mere physical presence, and in which substantial evidence concerning the respondent is available. (b) In determining under §§ 21-2402.03 and 21-2403.01(e) whether a respondent has a significant connection with a particular state, the Superior Court shall consider: (1) The location of the respondent’s family and other persons required to be notified of the guardianship or protective proceeding; (2) The length of time the respondent at any time was physically present in the state and the duration of any absence; (3) The location of the respondent’s property; and (4) The extent to which the respondent has ties to the state, such as voting registration, state or local tax return filing, vehicle registration, driver’s license, social relationship, and receipt of services.  (Nov. 25, 2008, D.C. Law 17-270, § 2(b), 55 DCR 11018.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 21-2403.01. Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 201 of the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act.
DC Code § 21-2402.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 21 - Fiduciary Relations and Persons with Mental Illness. [Enacted title]|Chapter 24 - Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction; Uniform Act|Subchapter II - Jurisdiction|§ 21-2402.02. Exclusive basis

This subchapter provides the exclusive jurisdictional basis for the Superior Court to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order for an adult.  (Nov. 25, 2008, D.C. Law 17-270, § 2(b), 55 DCR 11018.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 202 of the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act.
DC Code § 21-2402.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 21 - Fiduciary Relations and Persons with Mental Illness. [Enacted title]|Chapter 24 - Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction; Uniform Act|Subchapter II - Jurisdiction|§ 21-2402.03. Jurisdiction

The Superior Court has jurisdiction to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order for a respondent if: (1) The District of Columbia is the respondent’s home state; (2) On the date the petition is filed, the District of Columbia is a significant-connection state and: (A) The respondent does not have a home state or a court of the respondent’s home state has declined to exercise jurisdiction because the District of Columbia is a more appropriate forum; or (B) The respondent has a home state, a petition for an appointment or order is not pending in a court of that state or another significant-connection state, and, before the Superior Court makes the appointment or issues the order: (i) A petition for an appointment or order is not filed in the respondent’s home state; (ii) An objection to the Superior Court’s jurisdiction is not filed by a person required to be notified of the proceeding; and (iii) The Superior Court concludes that it is an appropriate forum under the factors set forth in § 21-2402.06; (3) The District of Columbia does not have jurisdiction under either paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection, the respondent’s home state and all significant-connection states have declined to exercise jurisdiction because the District is the more appropriate forum, and jurisdiction in the District is consistent with Title 11 and the Constitution of the United States; or (4) The requirements for special jurisdiction under § 21-2402.04 are met.  (Nov. 25, 2008, D.C. Law 17-270, § 2(b), 55 DCR 11018.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 21-2402.01, § 21-2402.04, § 21-2402.06, § 21-2402.07, and § 21-2402.09. Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 203 of the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act.
DC Code § 21-2402.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 21 - Fiduciary Relations and Persons with Mental Illness. [Enacted title]|Chapter 24 - Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction; Uniform Act|Subchapter II - Jurisdiction|§ 21-2402.04. Special jurisdiction

(a) Even if the Superior Court lacks jurisdiction under § 21-2402.03, the court has special jurisdiction to do any of the following: (1) Appoint a guardian in an emergency for a term not exceeding 90 days for a respondent who is physically present in the District of Columbia; (2) Issue a protective order with respect to real or tangible personal property located in the District of Columbia; (3) Appoint a guardian or conservator for an incapacitated or protected person for whom a provisional order to transfer the proceeding from another state has been issued under procedures similar to § 21-2403.01. (b) If a petition for the appointment of a guardian in an emergency is brought in the District of Columbia and the District was not the respondent’s home state on the date the petition was filed, the Superior Court shall dismiss the proceeding at the request of the court of the home state, if any, whether dismissal is requested before or after the emergency appointment.  (Nov. 25, 2008, D.C. Law 17-270, § 2(b), 55 DCR 11018.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 21-2402.03, § 21-2402.05, and § 21-2402.09. Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 204 of the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act.
DC Code § 21-2402.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 21 - Fiduciary Relations and Persons with Mental Illness. [Enacted title]|Chapter 24 - Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction; Uniform Act|Subchapter II - Jurisdiction|§ 21-2402.05. Exclusive and continuing jurisdiction

Except as otherwise provided in § 21-2402.04, a court that has appointed a guardian or issued a protective order consistent with this chapter has exclusive and continuing jurisdiction over the proceeding until it is terminated by the court or the appointment or order expires by its own terms.  (Nov. 25, 2008, D.C. Law 17-270, § 2(b), 55 DCR 11018.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 205 of the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act.
DC Code § 21-2402.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 21 - Fiduciary Relations and Persons with Mental Illness. [Enacted title]|Chapter 24 - Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction; Uniform Act|Subchapter II - Jurisdiction|§ 21-2402.06. Appropriate forum

(a) Even if the Superior Court has jurisdiction under § 21-2402.03 to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order, the court may decline to exercise its jurisdiction if it determines at any time that a court of another state is a more appropriate forum. (b) If the Superior Court declines to exercise its jurisdiction under subsection (a) of this section, it shall either dismiss or stay the proceeding. The court may impose any condition the court considers just and proper, including the condition that a petition for the appointment of a guardian or issuance of a protective order be filed promptly in another state. (c) In determining whether it is an appropriate forum, the Superior Court shall consider all relevant factors, including: (1) Any expressed preference of the respondent; (2) Whether abuse, neglect, or exploitation of the respondent has occurred or is likely to occur and which state could best protect the respondent from the abuse, neglect, or exploitation; (3) The length of time the respondent was physically present in or was a legal resident of this or another state; (4) The distance of the respondent from the court in each state; (5) The financial circumstances of the respondent’s estate; (6) The nature and location of the evidence; (7) The ability of the court in each state to decide the issue expeditiously and the procedures necessary to present evidence; (8) The familiarity of the court of each state with the facts and issues in the proceeding; and (9) If an appointment were made, the court’s ability to monitor the conduct of the guardian or conservator.  (Nov. 25, 2008, D.C. Law 17-270, § 2(b), 55 DCR 11018.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 21-2402.03 and § 21-2402.07. Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 206 of the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act.