§ 18-101Title 18
Definitions.
As used in this title, unless the context requires a different meaning: words importing the singular include the plural, and words importing the plural include the singular; the present tense includes the future as well as the present; “District Court” means the United States District Court for the District of Columbia; and “Probate Court” and “court”, respectively, mean the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
Annotations
Sept. 14, 1965, 79 Stat. 685, Pub. L. 89-183, § 1 July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 566, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 147(1) June 4, 1982, D.C. Law 4-111, § 2(c), 29 DCR 1684 Section 30 of D.C. Law 15-354 provided that Title 18 is designated Title 18 of the District of Columbia Official Code. 1973 Ed., § 18-101. 1981 Ed., § 18-101.
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