District Of Columbia § 7-1304.07 - Standard of proof.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 7-1304.07 — Standard of proof., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-1304.07. Standard of proof.
7-1304.07If the petition was filed pursuant to , the parent or guardian, or his or her counsel if so represented, shall present evidence which shows beyond a reasonable doubt that the respondent is not competent to refuse commitment.
If the petition was filed pursuant to , the District shall present clear and convincing evidence that shows that the respondent is likely to cause injury to others as a result of an intellectual disability if allowed to remain at liberty.
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Section 7-1304.07 ("Standard of proof.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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