D.C. Law 15-199. Mental Health Civil Commitment Extension Temporary Act of 2004.
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Law 15-199, the “Mental Health Civil Commitment Extension Temporary Act of 2004”, was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 15-856, and was retained by Council. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on June 1, 2004, and June 29, 2004, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on July 19, 2004, it was assigned Act No. 15-473 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 15-199 became effective on December 7, 2004.