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Consumers shall be presumed legally competent and retain all civil rights, unless otherwise limited by order of the court. As used in this section, the term “civil rights” shall include, but not be limited to, the rights to:
(1) Contract;
(2) Hold a professional, occupational, or motor vehicle driver's license;
(3) Marry or enter into a domestic partnership, or obtain a divorce, annulment, or dissolution of marriage or a termination of a domestic partnership in accordance with § 32-702(d) or § 16-904(e).
(4) Make a will;
(5) Hold or dispose of property;
(6) Vote;
(7) Sue and be sued;
(8) Serve on a jury; and
(9) Enjoy all benefits and privileges guaranteed by law.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 7-1231.13. Retention of civil rights. - last updated January 01, 2020 | https://codes.findlaw.com/dc/division-i-government-of-district/dc-code-sect-7-1231-13/
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