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D.C. Law 15-355. Prevention of Premature Release of Mentally Incompetent Defendants Amendment Act of 2004.

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Law Information

Cites

  • D.C. Law 15-355 (PDF)
  • 51 DCR 10547

Effective

May 7, 2005

Legislative History (LIMS)

Law 15-355, the “Prevention of Premature Release of Mentally Incompetent Defendants Amendment Act of 2004”, was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 15-665, which was referred to the Committee on Judiciary. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on July 13, 2004, and October 5, 2004, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on November 1, 2004, it was assigned Act No. 15-566 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 15-355 became effective on May 2005.