Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 79.djvu/807

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PUBLIC LAW 89-183-SEPT. 14, 1965

of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia a petition, in writing, setting forth: (1) that the person named in the petition is feeble-minded; (2) such other facts as are necessary to bring the person within the purview of this chapter; (3) the name and address of any person actually supervising, caring for, or supporting the person, or that the name and address thereof are unknown to the petitioner; (4) the name and address of any person legally chargeable with the supervision, care, or support of the person, or that the name and address thereof are unknown to the petitioner; (5) the names and addresses of the parents or guardians, or that they are unknown to the petitioner; and (6) whether or not the person has been examined by a qualified physician having personal knowledge of his condition. The petition shall be verified by affidavit, which is sufficient if it states that it is based upon information and belief. (b) On a petition filed pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, there shall be indorsed the names and addresses of witnesses known to the petitioner, by whom the truth of the allegations of the petition may be proved, as well as the name and address of a qualified physician, if any is known to the petitioner, having personal knowledge of the case. (c) Persons named in a petition filed pursuant to this section or whose names are endorsed thereon shall be notified of the proceedings by summons issued by the clerk of the court. Process shall be issued against those persons mentioned in the petition whose names are unknown to the petitioner, by the designation "To all whom it may concern", and the designation and notice are sufficient to authorize the court to hear and determine the proceedings as though the parties had been summoned by their proper names. §21-1104. Summons; contents; answer not required; return day; service The summons prescribed by section 21-1103 shall require all persons upon whom it is served to appear personally at the time and place stated therein and to bring into court the alleged feeble-minded person. A written answer to the petition is not required, but the cause shall stand for hearing upon the petition on the return day of the summons. The summons shall be made returnable at any time within 20 days after the date thereof. Service of process upon any of the persons named in the petition or whose names are endorsed thereon is not necessary if they appear or are brought before the court personally without service of summons. The summons may be served by any officer authorized by law to serve processes of the District Court of the United States for the District of Columbia. § 21-1105. Appointment and qualifications of physicians; examination; certificate Pursuant to the filing of a petition under section 21-1103, the court shall appoint two physicians, at least one of whom is skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of mental diseases, to make an examination of the alleged feeble-minded person to determine his mental and physical condition. Their certificate shall be filed with the court on or before the hearing on the petition. The persons so appointed may make such personal examination of him as will enable them to offer an opinion as to his physical and mental condition. A certificate may not be made by them until after the examination.

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