For purposes of this chapter --
“Forest Haven” means the institution established pursuant to section 44-1401, and designated “Forest Haven” by section 44-1402, or any successor to that institution.
CREDIT(S)
(Sept. 14, 1965, 79 Stat. 766, Pub. L. 89-183, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 568, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 150(g)(1)(A); Oct. 22, 1970, 84 Stat. 1088, Pub. L. 91-490, § 2(a)(4); Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-137, § 604(a)(5), 25 DCR 5094.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 21-1101.
1973 Ed., § 21-1101.
Legislative History of Laws
Law 2-137, the “Mentally Retarded Citizens Constitutional Rights and Dignity Act of 1978,” was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 2-108, which was referred to the Committee on Human Resources and Aging. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on September 19, 1978, and October 3, 1978, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on November 8, 1978, it was assigned Act No. 2-297 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review.