S 3698
Words Matter for the District of Columbia Courts Act
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This bill updates the legal language used in the District of Columbia’s court system to reflect more respectful and accurate terminology. Specifically, it replaces the outdated and potentially stigmatizing term ‘mentally retarded’ with ‘moderate intellectual disabilities’ in several sections of the District of Columbia Official Code. This change applies to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, and the Family Court of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. The goal is to ensure consistent and appropriate language is used when referring to individuals with intellectual disabilities within the legal system.
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Robert P., Jr. Casey
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