D.C. Law 14-187. Mental Health Commitment Clarification Temporary Act of 2002.
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Law 14-187, the “Mental Health Commitment Clarification Temporary Act of 2002”, was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 14-664, and was retained by Council. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on May 7, 2002, and June 4, 2002, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on June 21, 2002, it was assigned Act No. 14-389 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 14-187 became effective on October 1, 2002.