District Of Columbia Code § 7-1304.07

Standard of proof.
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If the petition was filed pursuant to § 7-1303.04(a) , 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 § 7-1303.04(b-1) , 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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