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Title: Margaret Bicksler v. Margaret Bicksler
Author : District of Columbia Court of Appeals.
Release Date : January 20, 1985
Genre: Law,Books,Professional & Technical,
Pages : * pages
Size : 68 KB

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TERRY, Associate Judge: Margaret Bicksler and the District of Columbia Department of Human Services (hereafter ""the District"") both seek review of an order of the Superior Court discharging Miss Bicksler from her commitment to Forest Haven, an institution for mentally retarded citizens owned and operated by the District of Columbia. Both appellants contend, for somewhat different reasons, that Miss Bicksler is in need of residential services and is entitled to remain committed to Forest Haven. We conclude that the trial court properly terminated her commitment, but we hold that because of Miss Bicksler's continued need for residential services, the District must grant her request for voluntary admission and provide her with the living arrangement that she needs. I