Code of the District of Columbia
Official codified DC law sourced from the DC Council Open Law Library (public domain). 21,163 sections indexed.
- § 21-2072Enlargement or limitation of powers of conservator.
- § 21-2073Preservation of estate plan; right to examine.
- § 21-2074Personal liability of conservator.
- § 21-2075Termination of proceedings.
- § 21-2076Payment of debt and delivery of property to foreign conservator without local proceedings.
- § 21-2077Foreign conservator; proof of authority; bond; powers.
- § 21-2081Definition.
- § 21-2082Durable power of attorney not affected by incapacity.
- § 21-2083Relation of attorney in fact to court-appointed fiduciary.
- § 21-2084Power of attorney not revoked until notice.
- § 21-2085Proof of continuance of durable and other powers of attorney by affidavit.
- § 21-2091Right to disclaim interest in property.
- § 21-2092Time of disclaimer; delivery.
- § 21-2093Form of disclaimer.
- § 21-2094Effect of disclaimer.
- § 21-2095Waiver and bar.
- § 21-2096Remedy not exclusive.
- § 21-2097Application.
- § 21-2098Uniformity of application and construction.
- § 21-2101Statutory form of power of attorney.
- § 21-2102Durable power of attorney.
- § 21-2103Construction of powers generally.
- § 21-2104Construction of power relating to real property transactions.
- § 21-2105Construction of power relating to tangible personal property transactions.
- § 21-2106Construction of power relating to stock and bond transactions.
- § 21-2107Construction of power relating to commodity and option transactions.
- § 21-2108Construction of power relating to banking and other financial institution transactions.
- § 21-2109Construction of power relating to business operating transactions.
- § 21-2110Construction of power relating to insurance transactions.
- § 21-2111Construction of power relating to estate, trust, and other beneficiary transactions.
- § 21-2112Construction of power relating to claims and litigation.
- § 21-2113Construction of power relating to personal and family maintenance.
- § 21-2114Construction of power relating to benefits from social security, medicare, medicaid, or other governmental programs, or military service.
- § 21-2115Construction of power relating to retirement plan transactions.
- § 21-2116Construction of power relating to tax matters.
- § 21-2117Existing interests; foreign interests.
- § 21-2118Uniformity of application and construction.
- § 21-2201Purpose.
- § 21-2202Definitions.
- § 21-2203Presumption of capacity.
- § 21-2204Certification of incapacity.
- § 21-2205Durable power of attorney for health care.
- § 21-2206Rights and duties of attorney in fact.
- § 21-2207Forms for creating a durable power of attorney for health care.
- § 21-2208Revocation.
- § 21-2209Health-care provider limitation.
- § 21-2210Substituted consent.
- § 21-2211Limitations.
- § 21-2212Effect of subchapter.
- § 21-2213Construction.
- § 21-2221.01Definitions.
- § 21-2221.02Creation of a MOST Form.
- § 21-2221.03MOST Advisory Committee.
- § 21-2221.04MOST Form.
- § 21-2221.05Completion and execution of the MOST Form.
- § 21-2221.06Revocation of a MOST Form.
- § 21-2221.07Compliance with a MOST Form.
- § 21-2221.08Comfort care.
- § 21-2221.09Reciprocity.
- § 21-2221.10Relationship with other legal documents.
- § 21-2221.11Liability.
- § 21-2221.12Penalties.
- § 21-2221.13Insurance.
- § 21-2221.14Study of electronic registry.
- § 21-2221.15Rules.
- § 21-2301Custodial power of attorney.
- § 21-2401.01Short title.
- § 21-2401.02Definitions.
- § 21-2401.03International application of chapter.
- § 21-2401.04Communication between courts.
- § 21-2401.05Cooperation between courts.
- § 21-2401.06Taking testimony in another state.
- § 21-2402.01Definitions; significant connection factors.
- § 21-2402.02Exclusive basis.
- § 21-2402.03Jurisdiction.
- § 21-2402.04Special jurisdiction.
- § 21-2402.05Exclusive and continuing jurisdiction.
- § 21-2402.06Appropriate forum.
- § 21-2402.07Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct.
- § 21-2402.08Notice of proceeding.
- § 21-2402.09Proceedings in more than one state.
- § 21-2403.01Transfer of guardianship or conservatorship to another state.
- § 21-2403.02Accepting guardianship or conservatorship transferred from another state.
- § 21-2404.01Registration of guardianship orders.
- § 21-2404.02Registration of protective orders.
- § 21-2404.03Effect of registration.
- § 21-2405.01Uniformity of application and construction.
- § 21-2405.02Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.
- § 21-2405.03Transitional provision.
- § 21-301Definitions.
- § 21-302Scope and jurisdiction.
- § 21-303Nomination of custodian.
- § 21-304Transfer by gift or exercise of power of appointment.
- § 21-305Transfer authorized by will or trust.
- § 21-306Other transfers by fiduciary.
- § 21-307Transfer by obligor.
- § 21-308Receipt for custodial property.
- § 21-309Manner of creating custodial property and effecting transfer; designation of initial custodian; control.
- § 21-310Single custodianship.
- § 21-311Validity and effect of transfer.
- § 21-312Care of custodial property.
- § 21-313Powers of custodian.
- § 21-314Use of custodial property.
- § 21-315Custodian’s expenses; compensation; bond.
- § 21-316Exemption of third person from liability.
- § 21-317Liability to third persons.
- § 21-318Renunciation, resignation, death, or removal of custodian; designation of successor custodian.
- § 21-319Accounting by and determination of liability of custodian.
- § 21-320Termination of custodianship.
- § 21-321Applicability.
- § 21-322Effect of existing custodianships.
- § 21-323Uniformity of application and construction.
- § 21-324Effect of repeal of Uniform Gifts to Minors Act.
- § 21-501.01Qualified psychologists.
- § 21-501Definitions.
- § 21-502Commission on Mental Health; composition; appointment and terms of members; organization; chairperson; salaries.
- § 21-503Examinations and hearings; subpoenas; witnesses; place.
- § 21-511Voluntary hospitalization and treatment.
- § 21-512Release of voluntary patients.
- § 21-513Hospitalization of nonprotesting persons.
- § 21-514Release of patients hospitalized under section 21-513.
- § 21-521Detention of persons believed to be mentally ill; transportation and application to hospital.
- § 21-522Examination and admission to hospital; notice.
- § 21-523Court order requirement for hospital detention beyond 48 hours; maximum period for observation.
- § 21-524Determination and order of court.
- § 21-525Hearing by court.
- § 21-526Extension of maximum periods of time.
- § 21-527Examination and release of person; notice.
- § 21-528Detention of person pending judicial proceedings. [Repealed]
- § 21-541Petition to Commission; copy to person affected.
- § 21-542Hearing by Commission; presence and rights of person affected; hearing regarding liability.
- § 21-543Representation by counsel; compensation; recess.
- § 21-544Determinations of Commission; report to court; copy to person affected; right to jury trial.
- § 21-545.01Renewal of commitment status by Commission; review by court.
- § 21-545Hearing and determination by court or jury; order; witnesses; jurors.
- § 21-546Periodic examinations of committed patients; procedure for examination and detention or release; petition to court.
- § 21-547Judicial determination of petition filed under section 21-546; order; psychiatrists and qualified psychologists as witnesses.
- § 21-548Request for revocation of outpatient status; confinement pending decision on revocation of outpatient status; hearing on outpatient revocation petition.
- § 21-549Preservation of other rights to release.
- § 21-550Surety.
- § 21-551Nonresidents.
- § 21-561Mail privileges; censored mail; return to sender; visiting hours.
- § 21-562Medical and psychiatric care and treatment; records.
- § 21-563Use of restraints or seclusion; record of use.
- § 21-564Exercise of property and other rights; notice of inability; persons hospitalized prior to September 15, 1964.
- § 21-565Statement of release and adjudication procedures and of other rights.
- § 21-581Proceedings instituted by Mayor of the District of Columbia.
- § 21-582Petitions, applications, or certificates of physicians or qualified psychologists.
- § 21-583Physicians, psychiatrists and qualified psychologists as witnesses.
- § 21-584Witness fees.
- § 21-585Confinement in jail prohibited.
- § 21-586Financial responsibility for care of hospitalized persons; judicial enforcement.
- § 21-587Veterans’ Administration and military hospital facilities.
- § 21-588Forms.
- § 21-589.01Interim provisions for term of commitment.
- § 21-589Persons hospitalized prior to September 15, 1964.
- § 21-590Discharge as cured; restoration to legal status.
- § 21-591Offenses and penalties.
- § 21-592Return to hospital of an escaped mentally ill person.
- § 21-701Definition
- § 21-702Property subject to liens
- § 21-703Property subject to executory contract
- § 21-704Contract for sale by adult in behalf of himself and mentally ill person
- § 21-705Ancillary guardian of nonresident mentally ill person
- § 21-706Suits by ancillary guardian
- § 21-901Definition.
- § 21-902Commitments by special commissioners of certain district courts.
- § 21-903Apprehension by certain officials of persons believed to have a mental illness; proceedings.
- § 21-904Admission upon written application; right of release.
- § 21-905Superintendent to receive persons committed or apprehended under sections 21-902 and 21-903.
- § 21-906Examinations; adjudications; laws applicable; expense of care and treatment.
- § 21-907Transfer of military personnel.
- § 21-908Care in a Veterans’ Administration facility.
- § 21-909Payment of expenses of transfers.
- § 22-1001Definitions and penalties.
- § 22-1002.01Reporting requirements.
- § 22-1002Other cruelties to animals.
- § 22-1003Rest, water and feeding for animals transported by railroad company.
- § 22-1004Arrests without warrant authorized; notice to owner.
- § 22-1005Issuance of search warrants.
- § 22-1006.01Penalty for engaging in animal fighting.
- § 22-1006Prosecution of offenders; disposition of fines.
- § 22-1007Impounded animals to be supplied with food and water.
- § 22-1008Relief of impounded animals.
- § 22-1009Keeping or using place for fighting or baiting of fowls or animals; arrest without warrant.
- § 22-101Definition and penalty.
- § 22-1010Penalty for engaging in cockfighting or animal fighting.
- § 22-1011Neglect of sick or disabled animals.
- § 22-1012Abandonment of maimed or diseased animal; destruction of diseased animals; disposition of animal or vehicle on arrest of driver; scientific experiments.
- § 22-1013Definitions.
- § 22-1014Docking tails of horses.
- § 22-1015Penalty for engaging in animal fighting
- § 22-1101Definition and penalty.
- § 22-1102Refusal or neglect of guardian to provide for child under 14 years of age.
- § 22-1103Wilful neglect or refusal to support wife or minor child; punishment; order of allowance; recognizance; trial under original charge
- § 22-1104Evidence of marriage; competency of witnesses; proof of wilful desertion
- § 22-1105Weekly payments by Superintendent of Workhouse for each day’s confinement
- § 22-1106Collections by Clerk of Court to be deposited with Collector of Taxes and covered into Treasury
- § 22-1201Debt adjusting; prohibitions; exceptions; penalties; prosecutions for violations.
- § 22-1211Tampering with a detection device.
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