Rule 7 Judicial review of the renewal of commitment

If the Commission orders the renewal of a respondent’s commitment, pursuant to D.C. Code § 21-545.01(e) (2004 Supp.), a party may seek review of the Commission order by the Associate Judge of the Family Court assigned to handle mental health cases. The Associate Judge shall review the Commission order of renewal of commitment pursuant to Rule D of the General Rules of the Family Court.