§ 42-3105Title 42
Protection of witnesses.
If proof of the existence of the drug-, firearm-, or prostitution-related nuisance depends, in whole or in part, upon affidavits of witnesses who are not law enforcement officers, the court in its discretion may issue orders to protect those witnesses, including, but not limited to, placing the complaint and supporting affidavits under seal.
Annotations
Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-194, § 6, 45 DCR 7982 Apr. 4, 2006, D.C. Law 16-81, § 3(b), 53 DCR 1050 Nov. 6, 2010, D.C. Law 18-259, § 7(b), 57 DCR 5591 For temporary addition of chapter, see notes to § 42-3101. See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3101. D.C. Law 18-259 substituted “drug-, firearm-, or prostitution-related” for “drug or prostitution-related”. D.C. Law 16-81 substituted “drug or prostitution-related” for “drug-related”. 1981 Ed., § 45-3305.
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