Definition. As used in this chapter, 'mental illness' has the same meaning as that given to the term by section 21-501 . (Sept. 14, 1965, 79 Stat. 763, Pub. L. 89-183, § 1; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-169, § 21(d)(2), 59 DCR 5567.) Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 21-901. 1973 Ed., § 21-901. Effect of Amendments The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-169 substituted 'mental illness' for 'mentally ill person.' Cross References Superior of the District of Columbia, civil jurisdiction, see § 11-921. U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, civil jurisdiction, see § 11-501. Editor's Notes The 2012 amendment by Section 21(d)(1) of D.C. Law 19-169 substituted 'Persons with Mental Illness' for 'Mentally Ill Persons' in the chapter heading. Section 35 of D.C. Law 19-169 provided that no provision of the act shall impair any right or obligation existing under law.
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