### Question
How does the law define financial transition period?


### Answer
Under *24 U.S.C. § 225a*, **financial transition period** is defined as:

> a period beginning on October 1, 1985, and terminating on October 1, 1991

#### Citation:
  - *24 U.S.C. § 225a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-SAINT ELIZABETHS HOSPITAL > SUBCHAPTER III-MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE FOR DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA**

