The court in its discretion may require a petitioner under this subchapter to file an undertaking with surety to be approved by the court in such amount as the court deems proper, conditioned to save harmless the respondent by reason of costs incurred, including attorney’s fees, if any, and damages suffered by the respondent, as a result of any action under this subchapter.
(Sept. 14, 1965, 79 Stat. 757, Pub. L. 89-183, § 1.)
1981 Ed., § 21-550.
1973 Ed., § 21-550.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 21 - Fiduciary Relations and Persons with Mental Illness. [Enacted title]
Chapter 5 - Hospitalization of Persons with Mental Illness
Subchapter IV - Commitment Under Court Order
§ 21–541. Petition to Commission; copy to person affected
§ 21–542. Hearing by Commission; presence and rights of person affected; hearing regarding liability
§ 21–543. Representation by counsel; compensation; recess
§ 21–545. Hearing and determination by court or jury; order; witnesses; jurors
§ 21–545.01. Renewal of commitment status by Commission; review by court