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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment › Chapter 5A - Evaluation and Treatment of Incompetent Defendants › § 24–531.11. Tolling provisions

§ 24–531.11. Tolling provisions.
In computing any time period in this chapter, the court shall exclude the following periods:
(1) Any time in which the defendant is unable to participate in a preliminary screening examination, a full competence examination, or treatment to restore competence due to physical incapacity;
(2) Any time in which the defendant fails or refuses to participate in a preliminary screening examination, a full competence examination, or treatment to restore competence;
(3) Any time due to the defendant’s failure to appear for a preliminary screening examination, a full competence examination, or treatment to restore competence; and
(4) Any time from the filing of a motion or petition through its disposition, including any appeals, which prevents or delays the conduct of a preliminary screening examination, a full competence examination, or treatment to restore competence, including involuntary medication.
(May 24, 2005, D.C. Law 15-358, § 111, 52 DCR 2015.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment › Chapter 5A - Evaluation and Treatment of Incompetent Defendants › § 24–531.12. Independent experts

§ 24–531.12. Independent experts.
At any time from the initial court appearance through the conclusion of the transfer proceeding or the criminal case, the Court may, upon request, authorize either the prosecutor or defense attorney, or both, to engage one or more independent experts to examine the defendant for competence and any related issues.
(May 24, 2005, D.C. Law 15-358, § 112, 52 DCR 2015.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment › Chapter 5A - Evaluation and Treatment of Incompetent Defendants › § 24–531.13. General provisions

§ 24–531.13. General provisions.
(a) Nothing in this chapter shall preclude a person confined under the authority of this chapter from establishing his or her eligibility for release under the provisions of this chapter by a writ of habeas corpus.
(b) The provisions of this chapter shall supersede in the District of Columbia the provisions of any federal statutes or parts thereof inconsistent with this chapter.
(c) When a person has been ordered confined in a hospital for the mentally ill pursuant to this chapter and has escaped from such hospital, the court which ordered confinement shall, upon request of the government, order the return of the escaped person to such hospital. The return order shall be effective throughout the United States. Any federal judicial officer within whose jurisdiction the escaped person shall be found shall, upon receipt of the return order issued by the committing court, cause such person to be apprehended and delivered up for return to such hospital.
(May 24, 2005, D.C. Law 15-358, § 113, 52 DCR 2015.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment › Chapter 6 - Rehabilitation of Alcoholics › Subchapter I - General › § 24–601. Purpose

§ 24–601. Purpose.
The purpose of this subchapter is to establish a comprehensive program in the District of Columbia for the prevention of alcoholism and the rehabilitation of alcoholics, discourage abuse of alcoholic beverages, and provide for medical, psychiatric, and other scientific treatment of chronic alcoholics; to minimize the deleterious effects of excessive drinking; to reduce the financial burden imposed upon the people of the District of Columbia by the abusive use of alcoholic beverages, as is reflected in accidents, inefficiency of personnel, and absenteeism; and to establish methods of handling intoxication and alcoholism that will benefit the individual involved and more fully protect the public. In order to accomplish this purpose and alleviate intoxication and chronic alcoholism, all public officials in the District of Columbia shall take cognizance of the fact that public intoxication shall be handled as a public health problem rather than as a criminal offense, and that a chronic alcoholic is a sick person who needs, is entitled to, and shall be provided appropriate medical, psychiatric, institutional, advisory, and rehabilitative treatment services of the highest caliber for his illness.
(Aug. 4, 1947, 61 Stat. 744, ch. 472, § 1; Aug. 3, 1968, 82 Stat. 618, Pub. L. 90-452, § 3(a).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 24-521.
1973 Ed., § 24-521.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment › Chapter 6 - Rehabilitation of Alcoholics › Subchapter I - General › § 24–602. Definitions

§ 24–602. Definitions.
For purposes of this subchapter:
(1) The term “chronic alcoholic” means any person who chronically and habitually uses alcoholic beverages to the extent that:
(A) They injure his health or interfere with his social or economic functioning; or
(B) He has lost the power of self-control with respect to the use of such beverages.
(2) The term “Court” means the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
(3) The term “Mayor” means the Mayor of the District of Columbia.
(Aug. 4, 1947, 61 Stat. 744, ch. 472, § 2; Aug. 3, 1968, 82 Stat. 618, Pub. L. 90-452, § 3(a); July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 570, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 155(a).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 24-522.
1973 Ed., § 24-522.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 47-2885.11.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment › Chapter 6 - Rehabilitation of Alcoholics › Subchapter I - General › § 24–603. Public health program; delegation of powers by Mayor

§ 24–603. Public health program; delegation of powers by Mayor.
(a) The Mayor shall establish and maintain an effective public health program in the District of Columbia to provide a continuum of appropriate services to intoxicated persons and chronic alcoholics. Such program shall coordinate all District of Columbia services for intoxicated persons and chronic alcoholics and shall include at least the following facilities which shall be available to both males and females:
(1) One or more detoxification centers, which shall be located within the District of Columbia, which shall have a total capacity of not more than 150 beds, and which shall provide appropriate medical services for intoxicated persons, including initial examination, diagnosis, and classification;
(2) An inpatient extended care facility which shall have a capacity of not more than 800 beds and which shall provide intensive study, treatment, and rehabilitation of chronic alcoholics. Such facility shall not admit intoxicated persons; and
(3) Outpatient aftercare facilities which may include clinics, social centers, vocational rehabilitation services, and supportive residential facilities and which shall have a total capacity of not more than 600 beds.
(b) The Mayor may:
(1) Establish or designate an agency of the District of Columbia government; and
(2) Designate any officer or employee of the District of Columbia government to carry out any of his functions, powers, and duties under this subchapter.
(Aug. 4, 1947, 61 Stat. 744, ch. 472, § 3; Aug. 3, 1968, 82 Stat. 619, Pub. L. 90-452, § 3(a); June 3, 1997, D.C. Law 11-275, § 18, 44 DCR 1408.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 24-523.
1973 Ed., § 24-523.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 24-604, § 24-605, and § 24-606.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment › Chapter 6 - Rehabilitation of Alcoholics › Subchapter I - General › § 24–605. Voluntary admission to inpatient centers; information program; involuntary detention

§ 24–605. Voluntary admission to inpatient centers; information program; involuntary detention.
(a) Any person may voluntarily request admission to the inpatient center authorized in § 24-603(a), and no person committed under § 24-607 shall take precedence for purposes of admission over a person who voluntarily requests admission unless the person so committed is found by the Court to endanger the public safety. The medical officer in charge of the inpatient center is authorized to determine who shall be admitted as a patient. A complete medical, social, occupational, and family history shall be obtained as part of the diagnosis and classification at the inpatient center, and an effort shall also be made to obtain copies of all pertinent records from other agencies, institutions, and medical facilities in order to develop a complete and permanent history on each patient.
(b) A program shall be developed for patients of the inpatient center who are diagnosed not to be chronic alcoholics which program shall be designed to inform them of the dangers of alcoholism.
(c) In the case of a patient of the inpatient center who is diagnosed as a chronic alcoholic, he shall be given immediate, intensive treatment for chronic alcoholism at the inpatient center.
(d) No patient may be detained at the inpatient center without his consent, except under an order of the Court issued under § 24-607. Reasonable regulations for checking out of the inpatient center and for providing transportation may be adopted. If a patient checks out of the center against medical advice, he may be readmitted at the discretion of the medical officer in charge of the center.
(Aug. 4, 1947, 61 Stat. 745, ch. 472, § 5; Aug. 3, 1968, 82 Stat. 620, Pub. L. 90-452, § 3(a).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 24-525.
1973 Ed., § 24-525.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment › Chapter 6 - Rehabilitation of Alcoholics › Subchapter I - General › § 24–606. Outpatient treatment; treatment where recovery unlikely; coordination of treatment programs

§ 24–606. Outpatient treatment; treatment where recovery unlikely; coordination of treatment programs.
(a) A chronic alcoholic shall be encouraged to consent to outpatient and aftercare treatment for his illness at the types of facilities authorized in § 24-603(a). Any person may voluntarily request admission to outpatient treatment. The medical officer in charge of the outpatient treatment is authorized to determine who shall be admitted to such treatment. There shall be 1 central outpatient treatment office which shall coordinate the operation of all outpatient facilities, and particularly shall be responsible for locating residential facilities for indigent intoxicated persons and alcoholics.
(b) For chronic alcoholics for whom recovery is unlikely, supporting services and residential facilities shall be provided.
(c) The Mayor shall be responsible, through the outpatient treatment programs, for coordinating all public and private community efforts, including welfare services, vocational rehabilitation, and job placement, to integrate chronic alcoholics back into society as productive citizens.
(d) No person shall be required to participate in outpatient treatment without his consent unless required under an order of the Court issued under § 24-607. Reasonable requirements may be placed upon such a person as conditions for his participation in such treatment. If a patient withdraws from outpatient treatment against medical advice, he may be readmitted at the discretion of the medical officer in charge of outpatient treatment.
(Aug. 4, 1947, 61 Stat. 745, ch. 472, § 6; Aug. 3, 1968, 82 Stat. 621, Pub. L. 90-452, § 3(a).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 24-526.
1973 Ed., § 24-526.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment › Chapter 6 - Rehabilitation of Alcoholics › Subchapter I - General › § 24–608. Limitation of application of chapter

§ 24–608. Limitation of application of chapter.
The provisions of this subchapter shall apply to chronic alcoholics who have not been determined to be mentally ill. The handling of a chronic alcoholic who has been determined to be mentally ill shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 5 of Title 21.
(Aug. 4, 1947, 61 Stat. 745, ch. 472, § 8; Aug. 3, 1968, 82 Stat. 622, Pub. L. 90-452, § 3(a).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 24-528.
1973 Ed., § 24-528.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment › Chapter 6 - Rehabilitation of Alcoholics › Subchapter I - General › § 24–609. Authority of Mayor to contract

§ 24–609. Authority of Mayor to contract.
The Mayor may contract with any appropriate public or private agency, organization, or institution that has proper and adequate treatment facilities, programs, and personnel, in order to carry out the purposes of this subchapter.
(Aug. 4, 1947, 61 Stat. 745, ch. 472, § 9; Aug. 3, 1968, 82 Stat. 622, Pub. L. 90-452, § 3(a).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 24-529.
1973 Ed., § 24-529.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment › Chapter 6 - Rehabilitation of Alcoholics › Subchapter I - General › § 24–610. Programs for alcoholic employees

§ 24–610. Programs for alcoholic employees.
(a) The Mayor shall be responsible for developing and maintaining, in cooperation with other District of Columbia agencies and departments, programs for the prevention and treatment of alcoholism and the rehabilitation of alcoholics among District of Columbia employees consistent with the intent of this subchapter.
(b) The Mayor shall also be responsible for fostering alcoholism rehabilitation programs in private industry in the District of Columbia.
(Aug. 4, 1947, 61 Stat. 746, ch. 472, § 10; Aug. 3, 1968, 82 Stat. 622, Pub. L. 90-452, § 3(a).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 24-530.
1973 Ed., § 24-530.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment › Chapter 6 - Rehabilitation of Alcoholics › Subchapter I - General › § 24–611. Program for inmates in correctional institutions

§ 24–611. Program for inmates in correctional institutions.
The Mayor shall be responsible for establishing and maintaining a program for the prevention and treatment of alcoholism and the rehabilitation of alcoholics in correctional institutions in the District of Columbia.
(Aug. 4, 1947, 61 Stat. 746, ch. 472, § 11; Aug. 3, 1968, 82 Stat. 622, Pub. L. 90-452, § 3(a).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 24-531.
1973 Ed., § 24-531.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment › Chapter 6 - Rehabilitation of Alcoholics › Subchapter I - General › § 24–612. Program for juveniles and young adults

§ 24–612. Program for juveniles and young adults.
The Mayor shall be responsible for establishing and maintaining, in cooperation with the schools, the police, the courts, and other public agencies in the District of Columbia, an effective program for the prevention of intemperance and alcoholism, and the treatment and rehabilitation of incipient alcoholics, among juveniles and young adults.
(Aug. 4, 1947, 61 Stat. 746, ch. 472, § 12; Aug. 3, 1968, 82 Stat. 622, Pub. L. 90-452, § 3(a).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 24-532.
1973 Ed., § 24-532.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment › Chapter 6 - Rehabilitation of Alcoholics › Subchapter I - General › § 24–613. Evaluations and recommendations by Mayor; publications; comprehensive plan

§ 24–613. Evaluations and recommendations by Mayor; publications; comprehensive plan.
(a) The Mayor shall maintain a continuing evaluation of his programs and shall conduct pilot and demonstration projects to improve his programs, shall from time to time submit to the Congress such recommendations for programs for the District of Columbia to further the rehabilitation of chronic alcoholics, prevent the excessive and abusive use of alcoholic beverages, and promote moderation in the use of such beverages.
(b) The Mayor shall prepare and publish materials, data, information, and statistics that relate to the problems of intoxication and alcoholism in the District of Columbia and that may be used in a program of public education directed toward the prevention of the excessive and abusive use of alcoholic beverages.
(c) The Mayor shall develop a comprehensive plan to implement the objectives and policies of this subchapter, and in so doing shall consult and collaborate with appropriate public and private agencies, institutions, and organizations in the District of Columbia, and with the Secretary of Health and Human Services. In developing such plan, the Mayor shall make every effort to utilize funds, programs, and facilities authorized under federal legislation.
(Aug. 4, 1947, 61 Stat. 746, ch. 472, § 13; Aug. 3, 1968, 82 Stat. 623, Pub. L. 90-452, § 3(a).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 24-533.
1973 Ed., § 24-533.
Transfer of Functions
The functions of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare was transferred to the Department of Health and Human Services by the Act of October 17, 1979, 93 Stat. 675, Pub. L. 96-88, § 509.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment › Chapter 6 - Rehabilitation of Alcoholics › Subchapter I - General › § 24–615. Donations

§ 24–615. Donations.
The Mayor may accept on behalf of the District of Columbia donations of services or gifts of real or personal property, tangible or intangible, which are made for the purpose of carrying out his functions under this subchapter. Gifts of money and the proceeds from the liquidation of any other gift shall be deposited in the General Fund of the District of Columbia as established in the Revenue Funds Availability Act of 1975. The Mayor shall use such donations and gifts to carry out the purposes of this subchapter.
(Aug. 4, 1947, ch. 472, § 15; Aug. 3, 1968, 82 Stat. 624, Pub. L. 90-452, § 3(a); Jan. 22, 1976, D.C. Law 1-42, § 5(b), 22 DCR 6316.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 24-535.
1973 Ed., § 24-535.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment › Chapter 6 - Rehabilitation of Alcoholics › Subchapter II - Omitted and Repealed Provisions › § 24–644. Advisory committee. [Repealed]

§ 24–644. Advisory committee. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 3, 1968, 82 Stat. 624, Pub. L. 90-452, § 3(c).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 24-514.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment › Chapter 7 - Rehabilitation of Users of Narcotics › § 24–701. Purpose

§ 24–701. Purpose.
The purpose of §§ 24-701 to 24-711 is to protect the health and safety of the people of the District of Columbia from the menace of drug addiction and to afford an opportunity to the drug user for rehabilitation. The Congress intends that federal criminal laws shall be enforced against drug users as well as other persons, and §§ 24-701 to 24-711 shall not be used to substitute treatment for punishment in cases of crime committed by drug users.
(June 24, 1953, 67 Stat. 77, ch. 149, § 2; July 24, 1956, 70 Stat. 609, ch. 676, title I, § 101.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 24-601.
1973 Ed., § 24-601.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 11-921, § 24-702, § 24-704, § 24-707, § 24-709, § 24-710, § 24-711, and § 24-714.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment › Chapter 7 - Rehabilitation of Users of Narcotics › § 24–702. Definitions

§ 24–702. Definitions.
For the purpose of §§ 24-701 to 24-711:
(1) The term “drug user” means any person, including a person under 18 years of age, notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 23 of Title 16, who uses any habit-forming narcotic drugs so as to endanger the public morals, health, safety, or welfare, or who is so far addicted to the use of such habit-forming narcotic drugs as to have lost the power of self-control with reference to his addiction.
(2) The term “narcotic drugs” shall have the same meaning as that given to such term by § 4731 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.
(3) The term “patient” means any person ordered to appear before the Mayor, pursuant to the provisions of § 24-703.
(4) The term “Mayor” means the Mayor of the District of Columbia, sitting as a Board, or his designated agent or agents.
(June 24, 1953, 67 Stat. 77, ch. 149, § 3; July 24, 1956, 70 Stat. 609, ch. 676, title I, § 101; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 590, Pub. L. 91-358, title I,§ 170.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 24-602.
1973 Ed., § 24-602.
References in Text
Section 4731 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, referred to in subdivision (2) of this section, was repealed by 84 Stat. 1292, Pub. L. 91-513,§ 1101(b)(3)(A).
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment › Chapter 7 - Rehabilitation of Users of Narcotics › § 24–703. Order of examination

§ 24–703. Order of examination.
(a) Whenever the Mayor has probable cause to believe that any person within the District of Columbia, other than a person referred to in subsection (b) of this section, is a drug user, he forthwith shall order any law enforcement officer of the District of Columbia to bring that person before him, to conduct a preliminary examination, and if he finds sufficient evidence of addiction, as hereinbefore defined, he shall cause that person to be placed in an institution to be designated by him for an examination by physicians pursuant to § 24-705.
(b) The Mayor shall not order any person brought before him if the said person is charged with a criminal offense, whether by indictment, information, or otherwise, or if the said person is under sentence for a criminal offense, whether he is serving the sentence, or is on probation or parole, or has been released on bond pending appeal.
(June 24, 1953, 67 Stat. 77, ch. 149, § 4; July 24, 1956, 70 Stat. 609, ch. 676, title I, § 101.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 24-603.
1973 Ed., § 24-603.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 24-702 and § 24-705.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment › Chapter 7 - Rehabilitation of Users of Narcotics › § 24–704. Right to counsel

§ 24–704. Right to counsel.
(a) A patient shall have the right to the assistance of counsel at every stage of the judicial proceeding under §§ 24-701 to 24-711, and the court shall assign counsel to represent him if the patient is unable to obtain counsel.
(b) The counsel for a patient may inspect the reports of the examination made pursuant to the authority contained in § 24-705. No such report and no evidence resulting from such personal examination or evidence offered by the patient shall be admissible against him in any judicial proceeding except a proceeding under §§ 24-701 to 24-711.
(c) The patient may, prior to the examination made pursuant to the provisions of § 24-705 or prior to the hearing provided for by § 24-707, waive his rights to an examination, to counsel, or to such hearing, and voluntarily submit himself to commitment pursuant to the provisions of §§ 24-701 to 24-711.
(June 24, 1953, 67 Stat. 78, ch. 149, § 7; July 24, 1956, 70 Stat. 610, ch. 676, title I, § 101.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 24-604.
1973 Ed., § 24-604.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment › Chapter 7 - Rehabilitation of Users of Narcotics › § 24–705. Examinations by physicians

§ 24–705. Examinations by physicians.
(a) Whenever the Mayor orders a patient into an institution pursuant to the provisions of § 24-703, he shall immediately appoint 2 qualified physicians, 1 of whom shall be a psychiatrist, to examine the said patient, and within 5 days after such appointment, each physician shall file with the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, a written report of such examination, which shall include a statement of his conclusion as to whether the patient is a drug user.
(b) The United States Attorney for the District of Columbia shall review the facts and circumstances of each case submitted to him and present by petition those in which he feels justification exists in the public interest to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for determination and disposition, or dismiss the patient from custody. A copy of such petition shall be served on the patient in open court, at which time the court shall set a hearing date and advise the patient of his right to counsel and his right to demand within 5 days a trial by jury.
(June 24, 1953, 67 Stat. 78, ch. 149, § 5; July 24, 1956, 70 Stat. 610, ch. 676, title I, § 101; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 572, Pub. L. 91-358, title I,§ 155(c)(31).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 24-605.
1973 Ed., § 24-605.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 24-703, § 24-704, § 24-706, and § 24-707.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment › Chapter 7 - Rehabilitation of Users of Narcotics › § 24–706. When hearing is required

§ 24–706. When hearing is required.
If, in a report filed pursuant to § 24-705, either of the examining physicians states that the patient is a drug user, or that he is unable to reach any conclusion by reason of the refusal of the patient to submit to thorough examination, the Court shall conduct a hearing upon petition of the United States Attorney in the manner provided in § 24-707.
(June 24, 1953, 67 Stat. 78, ch. 149, § 6; July 24, 1956, 70 Stat. 610, ch. 676, title I, § 101.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 24-606.
1973 Ed., § 24-606.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment › Chapter 7 - Rehabilitation of Users of Narcotics › § 24–707. Hearing

§ 24–707. Hearing.
(a) Upon the evidence introduced at a hearing held for that purpose the court shall determine whether the patient is a drug user. The hearing shall be conducted without a jury unless, before such hearing and within 5 days after the date on which the petition is filed pursuant to § 24-705, a jury is demanded by the patient or by the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia. Each patient concerning whom a report is filed shall be detained at such place as the Mayor may designate until the completion of such hearing or until released as provided in § 24-705(b).
(b) The rules of evidence applicable in civil judicial proceedings shall be applicable to hearings pursuant to this section, including the right of the patient to present evidence in his own behalf and to subpoena and cross-examine witnesses. However, no patient examined pursuant to the provisions of §§ 24-701 to 24-711, shall be permitted at any hearing order pursuant to this section to object to the submission of testimony concerning such examination on the ground of privilege.
(June 24, 1953, 67 Stat. 78, ch. 149, § 8; July 24, 1956, 70 Stat. 610, ch. 676, title I, § 101.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 24-607.
1973 Ed., § 24-607.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 24-704 and § 24-706.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment › Chapter 7 - Rehabilitation of Users of Narcotics › § 24–708. Confinement of patient

§ 24–708. Confinement of patient.
If the court finds the patient to be a drug user, it may commit him to a hospital designated by the patient or the Mayor and approved by the court, to be confined there for rehabilitation until released in accordance with § 24-709. In the event a patient elects to designate a hospital to which he wishes to be committed, he shall be required to satisfy the court that such hospital has medical, rehabilitation, and security facilities comparable to the institutions designated by the Mayor and, in addition, the cost of such hospitalization shall be borne by the patient. The head of the hospital shall submit written reports within such periods as the court may direct, but no longer than 6 months after the commitment and for successive intervals of time thereafter, and state reasons why the patient has not been released.
(June 24, 1953, 67 Stat. 79, ch. 149, § 9; July 24, 1956, 70 Stat. 611, ch. 676, title I, § 101.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 24-608.
1973 Ed., § 24-608.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment › Chapter 7 - Rehabilitation of Users of Narcotics › § 24–709. Release of patient

§ 24–709. Release of patient.
(a) When the head of the hospital to which the patient is committed finds that the patient appears to be no longer in need of confinement for treatment purposes, or has received maximum benefits, he shall give notice to the judge of the committing court, and said patient shall be delivered to the said court for such further action as the court may deem necessary and proper under the provisions of §§ 24-701 to 24-711.
(b) The court, upon petition of the patient after confinement for 1 year, shall inquire into the refusal or failure of the head of the hospital to release him. If the court finds that the patient is no longer in need of care, treatment, guidance, or rehabilitation, or has received maximum benefits, it shall order the patient released, in accordance with the provisions of § 24-710.
(June 24, 1953, 67 Stat. 79, ch. 149, § 10; July 24, 1956, 70 Stat. 611, ch. 676, title I, § 101.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 24-609.
1973 Ed., § 24-609.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 24-708.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment › Chapter 7 - Rehabilitation of Users of Narcotics › § 24–710. Periodic examination of released patients

§ 24–710. Periodic examination of released patients.
(a) For 2 years after his release, the patient shall report to the Mayor at such times and places as required, for a physical examination to determine whether the patient has again become a drug user. If the Mayor determines that the person examined is a drug user, he shall then order the patient into an institution in accordance with the provisions of §§ 24-701 to 24-711.
(b) Upon the failure of any patient to report in accordance with the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia shall be notified of such failure, and a statement of such failure to report shall be filed with the court. The court shall issue an attachment for the patient and order him confined forthwith for examination and such further action as the court may deem necessary and proper under the provisions of §§ 24-701 to 24-711.
(June 24, 1953, 67 Stat. 79, ch. 149, § 11; July 24, 1956, 70 Stat. 611, ch. 676, title I, § 101.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 24-610.
1973 Ed., § 24-610.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 24-709.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment › Chapter 7 - Rehabilitation of Users of Narcotics › § 24–711. Patient not deemed a criminal

§ 24–711. Patient not deemed a criminal.
The patient in any proceedings under §§ 24-701 to 24-711 shall not be deemed a criminal and the commitment of any such patient shall not be deemed a conviction.
(June 24, 1953, 67 Stat. 79, ch. 149, § 12; July 24, 1956, 70 Stat. 612, ch. 676, title I, § 101.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 24-611.
1973 Ed., § 24-611.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment › Chapter 7 - Rehabilitation of Users of Narcotics › § 24–715. Release of patients

§ 24–715. Release of patients.
For purposes of §§ 24-713 to 24-715, an individual shall be deemed cured of his addiction, drug abuse, or drug dependence and rehabilitated if the Surgeon General determines that he has received the maximum benefits of treatment and care by the Service for his addiction, drug abuse, or drug dependence or if the Surgeon General determines that his further treatment and care for such purpose would be detrimental to the interests of the Service.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title III, § 347; May 8, 1954, 68 Stat. 81, ch. 195, § 4; Oct. 27, 1970, 84 Stat. 1240, Pub. L. 91-513, title I. § 2(a)(4).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 24-615.
1973 Ed., § 24-615.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment › Chapter 7A - Treatment Instead of Jail for Certain Non-Violent Offenders. [Repealed] › § 24–751.01. Long title. [Repealed]

§ 24–751.01. Long title. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(June 5, 2003, D.C. Law 14-308, § 1, 50 DCR 186; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 3082, 64 DCR 7652.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 3082 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 3082 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
Transfer of Functions
All functions of Public Health Service, of the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service, and of all other officers and employees of the Public Health Service, and all functions of all agencies of or in the Public Health Service were transferred to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare by 1966 Reorganization Plan No. 3, 80 Stat. 1610. The functions of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare were transferred to the Department of Health and Human Services by the Act of October 17, 1979, 93 Stat. 695, Pub. L. 96-88, § 509.
Editor's Notes
Validity of D.C. Law 14-308: This chapter, consisting of §§ 24-751.01 to 24-751.13, held invalid. The District of Columbia Court of Appeals held that the Treatment Instead of Jail Initiative (Law 14-308) appropriated funds in violation of D.C. Official Code 1-204.101(a) and was impermissibly adopted through the initiative process. District of Columbia Bd. of Elections and Ethics v. District of Columbia, 866 A.2d 788 (D.C. 2005).