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DC Code § 7-1131.11 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 11B - Department of Mental Health Establishment|§ 7-1131.11. System of Mental Health Care Sub-Council

(a) In conformity with Mayor’s Order 99-60, effective March 16, 1999, the Director shall convene a System of Mental Health Care Sub-Council of the District’s Intragovernmental Youth Investment Collaborative, for the purpose of developing a system of care for children, youth, and their families. This Sub-Council shall continue to exist in the event that Mayor’s Order 99-60 is repealed. (b) The Sub-Council shall consist of the following individuals: (1) Director of the Child and Family Services Agency; (2) Director of the Department of Human Services; (3) Director of the Department of Health; (4) Administrator of the Youth Services Administration; (5) Administrator of the Addiction Prevention and Recovery Administration; (6) Administrator of the Medical Assistance Administration; (7) Administrator of the Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Administration; (8) Superintendent of the District of Columbia Public Schools; (9) Presiding Judge of the Family Division of Superior Court of the District of Columbia; (10) Chair of the District of Columbia Mental Health Planning Council; (11) A representative of the designated state protection and advocacy agency established pursuant to the Protection and Advocacy for Mentally Ill Individuals Act of 1986, approved May 23, 1986 (100 Stat. 478; 42 U.S.C. § 10801 et seq.), and section 509 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, approved October 29, 1992 (106 Stat. 4430; 29 U.S.C. § 794e); and (12) At a minimum, 4 former child or youth consumers of mental health services or family members of child or youth consumers of mental health services.  (Dec. 18, 2001, D.C. Law 14-56, § 111, 48 DCR 7674.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 11 of Department of Mental Health Establishment Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-55, May 2, 2001, 48 DCR 4390). For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 11 of Department of Mental Health Establishment Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-101, July 23, 2001, 48 DCR 7123). For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 111 of Mental Health Service Delivery Reform Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-144, October 23, 2001, 48 DCR 9947). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) addition of section, see § 11 of Department of Mental Health Establishment Temporary Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Law 14-51, October 30, 2001, law notification 48 DCR 10807).
DC Code § 7-1131.13 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 11B - Department of Mental Health Establishment|§ 7-1131.13. Prosecution and representation by Attorney General for the District of Columbia

The Office of Corporation Counsel shall have charge of the prosecution of actions brought in the name of the District of Columbia for emergency detention and commitment of persons requiring receipt of involuntary mental health services and mental health supports. The Office of the Corporation Counsel shall also have charge of any litigation arising out of the execution of the Department’s powers and duties.  (Dec. 18, 2001, D.C. Law 14-56, § 113, 48 DCR 7674.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 13 of Department of Mental Health Establishment Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-55, May 2, 2001, 48 DCR 4390). For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 13 of Department of Mental Health Establishment Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-101, July 23, 2001, 48 DCR 7123). For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 113 of Mental Health Service Delivery Reform Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-144, October 23, 2001, 48 DCR 9947). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) addition of section, see § 13 of Department of Mental Health Establishment Temporary Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Law 14-51, October 30, 2001, law notification 48 DCR 10807).
DC Code § 7-1131.15 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 11B - Department of Mental Health Establishment|§ 7-1131.15. Approval of Medicaid State Plan Amendment

(a) The Department shall have authority to request the Medical Assistance Administration to seek the approval of the federal Health Care Financing Administration for the amendment to the District of Columbia Medicaid State Plan to add Medicaid rehabilitation services, which was submitted to the Health Care Financing Administration on September 30, 2000. (b) The Department shall have the authority to request that the Medical Assistance Administration (“MAA”) seek the approval of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for an amendment to the Medicaid State Plan that will provide for a per diem reimbursement for inpatient psychiatric treatment for cases where the authorized length of stay exceeds 7 days and the Diagnostic Related Group reimbursement does not exceed the per diem reimbursement schedule for Medicaid-eligible involuntary, emergency psychiatric admissions. The MAA shall submit the amendment to the Medicaid State Plan to the Council for approval by resolution within 30 days of receipt of approval of the amendment from the federal government.  (Dec. 18, 2001, D.C. Law 14-56, § 115, 48 DCR 7674; Oct. 20, 2005, D.C. Law 16-33, § 5122, 52 DCR 7503.)  Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 16-33 designated the existing text as subsec. (a); and added subsec. (b). Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 15 of Department of Mental Health Establishment Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-55, May 2, 2001, 48 DCR 4390). For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 15 of Department of Mental Health Establishment Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-101, July 23, 2001, 48 DCR 7123). For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 115 of Mental Health Service Delivery Reform Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-144, October 23, 2001, 48 DCR 9947). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 5122 of Fiscal Year 2006 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-168, July 26, 2005, 52 DCR 7667). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) addition of section, see § 15 of Department of Mental Health Establishment Temporary Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Law 14-51, October 30, 2001, law notification 48 DCR 10807). Short Title Short title of subtitle L of title V of Law 16-33: Section 5121 of D.C. Law 16-33 provided that subtitle L of title V of the act may be cited as Department of Mental Health Acute Care Initiative Act of 2005.
DC Code § 7-1131.16 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 11B - Department of Mental Health Establishment|§ 7-1131.16. Transfers to Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services

Effective October 1, 2006, the Department shall transfer to DYRS all full-time equivalent positions and funding, real and personal property leased or assigned to the Department, assets, records, ongoing obligations, unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, and other funds available or to be made available relating to the Department’s powers, duties, functions and administration of the operations of the mental health units at the Oak Hill Youth Center and the Youth Services Center.  (Dec. 18, 2001, D.C. Law 14-56, § 115a; as added Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-192, § 5022(c), 53 DCR 6899.)  Prior Codifications 2001 Ed., § 7-1131.15a. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) enactments, see §§ 5022(c), 5023 of Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-477, August 8, 2006, 53 DCR 7068). For temporary (90 day) enactments, see §§ 5022(c), 5023 of Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-499, October 23, 2006, 53 DCR 8845). For temporary (90 day) enactments, see §§ 5022(c), 5023 of Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-1, January 16, 2007, 54 DCR 1165). Editor's Notes Section 5023 of D.C. Law 16-192 provided: “The transfer of funding and authority authorized in section 115a of the Department of Mental Health Establishment Amendment Act of 2001, passed on 2nd reading on July 11, 2006 (Enrolled version of Bill 16-679), does not require the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services to employ any persons employed by the Department of Mental Health who are providing mental health or related services to youth in the care and custody of the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services, and the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services shall not inherit, recognize, or be bound by any collective bargaining agreement involving those persons and negotiated and entered into by Department of Mental Health.”
DC Code § 7-1131.20 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 11B - Department of Mental Health Establishment|§ 7-1131.20. Department of Mental Health Nurse Training Program

(a) There is established within the Department, in partnership with UDC, a nurse training program, which shall offer tuition reimbursement for courses at UDC for a licensed practical nurse employed by Saint Elizabeths Hospital to become a registered nurse or for a registered nurse employed by Saint Elizabeths Hospital to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree; provided, that the nurse earns at least a grade B and agrees, in writing, to continue his or her employment at Saint Elizabeths Hospital for a minimum of 2 years. (b) The Department shall: (1) In partnership with UDC, develop: (A) The Program; and (B) A course of study that accommodates the schedule of nurses employed full-time; (2) Administer the Program; (3) Subject to the availability of funds, establish the number, and amounts of, assistance that can be extended in any fiscal year; (4) Develop a competitive application process for nurses at Saint Elizabeths Hospital to participate in the Program; and (5) Provide remote access learning capacities at Saint Elizabeths Hospital, if feasible.  (Dec. 18, 2001, D.C. Law 14-56, § 115e; as added Sept. 20, 2012, D.C. Law 19-168, § 5042(b), 59 DCR 8025.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 7-1131.02. Effect of Amendments The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-168 added this section.
DC Code § 7-1131.21 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 11B - Department of Mental Health Establishment|§ 7-1131.21. Department of Mental Health Enterprise Fund

(a) There is established as a nonlapsing fund the Department of Mental Health Enterprise Fund (“Fund”) into which shall be deposited all fees, proceeds, and revenues collected from the activities and operations of a food cafeteria managed and operated by the Department of Mental Health to serve department staff and patients on the Saint Elizabeths Hospital campus, which funds shall be used only for the management and operation of the food cafeteria. (b) All funds deposited into the Fund, and any interest earned on those funds shall not revert to the unrestricted fund balance of the General Fund of the District of Columbia at the end of a fiscal year, or of any other time, but shall be continually available for the uses and purposes set forth in subsection (a) of this section without regard to fiscal year limitation, subject to authorization by Congress.  (Dec. 18, 2001, D.C. Law 14-56, § 115f; as added Sept. 20, 2012, D.C. Law 19-168, § 5002, 59 DCR 8025.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 5002 of Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-383, June 19, 2012, 59 DCR 7764). For temporary addition of section, see § 5002 of the Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-413, July 25, 2012, 59 DCR 9290).
DC Code § 7-1151.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 11D - Department of Mental Health Funding|§ 7-1151.01. Statement of anticipated funding

No later than 30 days before the first day of a fiscal year, the Department of Mental Health shall issue to each certified Mental Health Rehabilitation Services provider a statement of anticipated annual funding. The statement shall include language that the anticipated funding level is subject to change based upon actual budget availability and at the discretion of the Department of Mental Health.  (Sept. 18, 2007, D.C. Law 17-20, § 5052, 54 DCR 7052.)  Prior Codifications 2001 Ed., § 7-1141.01. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 5052 of Fiscal Year 2008 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-74, July 25, 2007, 54 DCR 7549). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 5014 of Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2008 (D.C. Act 17-468, July 28, 2008, 55 DCR 8746). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 5011 of Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-187, August 26, 2009, 56 DCR 7374). Short Title Short title: Section 5051 of D.C. Law 17-20 provided that subtitle F of title V of the act may be cited as the “Department of Mental Health Funding Allocation Act of 2007”. Short title: Section 5013 of D.C. Law 17-219 provided that subtitle G of title V of the act may be cited as the “Department of Mental Health Funding Allocation Act of 2008”. Editor's Notes Section 5014 of D.C. Law 17-219 repeated the language of this section. Due to the codification of D.C. Law 20-61, §§ 5112-5120 as Chapter 11B of this title, former Chapter 11B was renumbered as Chapter 11C.
DC Code § 7-1231.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 12A - Mental Health Consumers’ Rights Protection|§ 7-1231.01. Short title

This chapter may be cited as the “Mental Health Consumers’ Rights Protection Act of 2001”.  (Dec. 18, 2001, D.C. Law 14-56, § 201, 48 DCR 7674.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 21-561 and § 21-563. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 201 of Mental Health Service Delivery Reform Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-144, October 23, 2001, 48 DCR 9947).
DC Code § 7-1231.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 12A - Mental Health Consumers’ Rights Protection|§ 7-1231.03. Forensic consumers

Nothing in this chapter is intended to abridge the rights of persons committed to the care of the Department by order of the court in a criminal proceeding.  (Dec. 18, 2001, D.C. Law 14-56, § 203, 48 DCR 7674.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 203 of Mental Health Service Delivery Reform Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-144, October 23, 2001, 48 DCR 9947).
DC Code § 7-1231.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 12A - Mental Health Consumers’ Rights Protection|§ 7-1231.05. Service planning

(a) Consumers shall have the right to meaningful participation in the development of their service plans, as well as the opportunity to participate in planning for their transition from one provider to another. Such service planning shall include the right to be informed about one’s own condition and legal status, and of proposed or current services, treatment, therapies, or other available alternatives. In the course of service planning, no individual mental health service or mental health support shall be conditioned upon agreement to accept another service or support. (b) Beginning at least one year before a consumer transitions into the system of care for adults, or sooner if required under applicable law such as IDEA, a youth’s Individual Plan of Care shall be revised to include a statement regarding the needed transition services for the youth, including, if appropriate, a statement of the interagency responsibilities or any needed linkages with other services and supports. (c) The opportunities for participation in service planning described in this section shall extend to the consumer’s family members or personal representative if the consumer so requests orally or in writing. Family members or personal representatives who are participating in the consumer’s service planning, and to whom the consumer has authorized the release of information in accordance with Chapter 12 of this title, shall be notified whenever there is a substantial change in the consumer’s services or placement. (d) The consumer may revoke his or her consent to the participation or authorization for notification described in subsection (c) of this section at any time. (e) The Department, or other providers as appropriate, shall be responsible for ensuring that a consumer’s service plan is implemented.  (Dec. 18, 2001, D.C. Law 14-56, § 205, 48 DCR 7674.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 205 of Mental Health Service Delivery Reform Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-144, October 23, 2001, 48 DCR 9947).
DC Code § 7-1231.10 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 12A - Mental Health Consumers’ Rights Protection|§ 7-1231.10. Information privacy

(a) Consumers shall be informed of their right to access their mental health information records and may request correction of inaccurate information contained in the records in accordance with Chapter 12 of this title. (b) Information and records about a consumer’s mental health services and mental health supports shall be treated confidentially in accordance with Chapter 12 of this title.  (Dec. 18, 2001, D.C. Law 14-56, § 210, 48 DCR 7674.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 210 of Mental Health Service Delivery Reform Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-144, October 23, 2001, 48 DCR 9947).
DC Code § 7-1231.11 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 12A - Mental Health Consumers’ Rights Protection|§ 7-1231.11. Evaluation of mental health services and supports

Consumers shall have an opportunity to participate in periodic evaluation of mental health services and mental health supports, including evaluation of providers. The opportunity shall extend to members of the consumer’s family or personal representative.  (Dec. 18, 2001, D.C. Law 14-56, § 211, 48 DCR 7674.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 211 of Mental Health Service Delivery Reform Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-144, October 23, 2001, 48 DCR 9947).
DC Code § 7-1231.13 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 12A - Mental Health Consumers’ Rights Protection|§ 7-1231.13. Retention of civil rights

Consumers shall be presumed legally competent and retain all civil rights, unless otherwise limited by order of the court. As used in this section, the term “civil rights” shall include, but not be limited to, the rights to: (1) Contract; (2) Hold a professional, occupational, or motor vehicle driver’s license; (3) Marry or enter into a domestic partnership, or obtain a divorce, annulment, or dissolution of marriage or a termination of a domestic partnership in accordance with § 32-702(d), or § 16-904(e). (4) Make a will; (5) Hold or dispose of property; (6) Vote; (7) Sue and be sued; (8) Serve on a jury; and (9) Enjoy all benefits and privileges guaranteed by law.  (Dec. 18, 2001, D.C. Law 14-56, § 213, 48 DCR 7674; Sept. 12, 2008, D.C. Law 17-231, § 17(b), 55 DCR 6758; Apr. 9, 2016, D.C. Law 21-105, § 4(a), 63 DCR 217.)  Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 17-231 rewrote par. (3), which had read as follows: “(3) Marry or obtain a divorce, annulment, or dissolution of marriage;”. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 213 of Mental Health Service Delivery Reform Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-144, October 23, 2001, 48 DCR 9947).
DC Code § 7-1231.14a (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 12A - Mental Health Consumers’ Rights Protection|§ 7-1231.14a. Prohibition on sexual orientation change efforts for minors and consumers under a conservatorship or guardianship

(a) A provider shall not engage in sexual orientation change efforts with a consumer who is a minor, or a consumer, regardless of age, for whom a conservator or guardian has been appointed. (b) A violation of subsection (a) of this section shall be considered a failure to conform to acceptable conduct within the mental health profession under § 3-1205.14(a)(26) and shall subject a provider to discipline and penalties under § 3-1205.14(c). (c) For the purposes of this section, the term: (1) "Conservator" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 21-2401.02(2). (2) "Guardian" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 21-2401.02(3).  (Dec. 18, 2001, D.C. Law 14-56, § 214a; as added Mar. 11, 2015, D.C. Law 20-218, § 2(b), 62 DCR 7; Mar. 13, 2019, D.C. Law 22-247, § 2, 66 DCR 971.)
DC Code § 7-1231.15 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 12A - Mental Health Consumers’ Rights Protection|§ 7-1231.15. Enforcement

Rights and protections provided in this chapter shall not be construed to create new causes of action for monetary damages beyond those that currently exist in federal and local law.  (Dec. 18, 2001, D.C. Law 14-56, § 215, 48 DCR 7674.)  Cross References Health-care assistance reimbursement, set-off, see § 4-603. Nursing homes and community residence facilities protections, receivers, powers and duties, see § 44-1002.06. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 215 of Mental Health Service Delivery Reform Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-144, October 23, 2001, 48 DCR 9947).
DC Code § 7-1233.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 12B - Maternal Mental Health Task Force|§ 7-1233.01. Definitions. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (July 17, 2018, D.C. Law 22-139, § 101, 65 DCR 5966; Aug. 23, 2021, D.C. Act 24-159, § 7164, 68 DCR 008602.)  Applicability Applicability of D.C. Law 22-139: § 201 of D.C. Law 22-139 provided that the creation of this section by § 101 of D.C. Law 22-139 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
DC Code § 7-1233.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 12B - Maternal Mental Health Task Force|§ 7-1233.02. Maternal Mental Health Task Force. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (July 17, 2018, D.C. Law 22-139, § 102, 65 DCR 5966; Aug. 23, 2021, D.C. Act 24-159, § 7164, 68 DCR 008602.)  Applicability Applicability of D.C. Law 22-139: § 201 of D.C. Law 22-139 provided that the creation of this section by § 102 of D.C. Law 22-139 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.