Proceeding when child brought before juvenile court appears feeble-minded

§ 21–1114. Proceeding when child brought before juvenile court appears feeble-mindedWhen a child is brought, before the juvenile court of the District of Columbia as a dependent or delinquent child, and it appears to the court, on the testimony of a physician or psychologist or other evidence, that the child is feeble-minded within the meaning of this chapter, the court may adjourn the proceedings and direct a suitable officer of the court or other suitable reputable person to file a petition under this chapter. The court may order that, pending the preparation, filing, and hearing of the petition, the child be detained in a place of safety, or be placed under the guardianship of a suitable person, if that person enters into a recognizance for his appearance.