# D.C. Code § 24-710: Periodic examination of released patients

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T24_C7_S24-710

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 24-710
- **Heading:** Periodic examination of released patients
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 24 / Chapter 7 / § 24-710

## Text

(a) For 2 years after his release, the patient shall report to the Mayor at such times and places as required, for a physical examination to determine whether the patient has again become a drug user. If the Mayor determines that the person examined is a drug user, he shall then order the patient into an institution in accordance with the provisions of §§ 24-701 to 24-711 .
(b) Upon the failure of any patient to report in accordance with the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia shall be notified of such failure, and a statement of such failure to report shall be filed with the court. The court shall issue an attachment for the patient and order him confined forthwith for examination and such further action as the court may deem necessary and proper under the provisions of §§ 24-701 to 24-711 .

## Nearby sections

- [D.C. Code § 24-701 § 24-701. Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T24_C7_S24-701.md)
- [D.C. Code § 24-702 § 24-702. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T24_C7_S24-702.md)
- [D.C. Code § 24-703 § 24-703. Order of examination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T24_C7_S24-703.md)
- [D.C. Code § 24-704 § 24-704. Right to counsel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T24_C7_S24-704.md)
- [D.C. Code § 24-705 § 24-705. Examinations by physicians.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T24_C7_S24-705.md)
- [D.C. Code § 24-706 § 24-706. When hearing is required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T24_C7_S24-706.md)
- [D.C. Code § 24-707 § 24-707. Hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T24_C7_S24-707.md)
- [D.C. Code § 24-708 § 24-708. Confinement of patient.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T24_C7_S24-708.md)
- [D.C. Code § 24-709 § 24-709. Release of patient.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T24_C7_S24-709.md)
- [D.C. Code § 24-710 § 24-710. Periodic examination of released patients.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T24_C7_S24-710.md)
- [D.C. Code § 24-711 § 24-711. Patient not deemed a criminal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T24_C7_S24-711.md)
- [D.C. Code § 24-712 § 24-712. [Omitted].](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T24_C7_S24-712.md)
- [D.C. Code § 24-713 § 24-713. Care and treatment of drug users; authority of Surgeon General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T24_C7_S24-713.md)
- [D.C. Code § 24-714 § 24-714. Admittance into Public Health Service hospitals; narcotics users from District.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T24_C7_S24-714.md)

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