The Department of Mental Health (DMH) certifies eligible individuals as accredited Officer-Agents in the District of Columbia. An Officer-Agent has the authority, when there is reason to believe that a person is mentally ill and, because of such illness, is likely to injure self or others if is not immediately detained, to:

1. (a) Without a warrant, take the person into custody;
2. (b) Transport the person to a public or private hospital, or to the DMH; and
3. (c) Complete the Form FD-12 to make application for the person's admission thereto (FD-12 Application).

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 007561 (July 11, 2008).