Code of the District of Columbia
Official codified DC law sourced from the DC Council Open Law Library (public domain). 21,163 sections indexed.
- § 22-4114Transfer of information and central data base.
- § 22-4115Release of information.
- § 22-4116Absolute immunity for members of the Advisory Counsel; immunity for good faith conduct for others.
- § 22-4117Applicability.
- § 22-4131Definitions.
- § 22-4132Pre-conviction DNA testing.
- § 22-4133Post-conviction DNA testing.
- § 22-4134Preservation of evidence.
- § 22-4135Motion to vacate a conviction or grant a new trial on the ground of actual innocence.
- § 22-4151Qualifying offenses.
- § 22-4201Technical assistance and research.
- § 22-4231Definitions.
- § 22-4232Establishment of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.
- § 22-4233Membership.
- § 22-4234Duties.
- § 22-4235Administrative support.
- § 22-4241Authorizing federal officials.
- § 22-4242Annual reporting requirement.
- § 22-4243Federal contribution to Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.
- § 22-4244District of Columbia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council defined.
- § 22-4251Comprehensive Homicide Elimination Strategy Task Force.
- § 22-4301Prohibition and control of net fishing in Potomac River
- § 22-4302Catching and killing bass
- § 22-4303“Person” defined; sale of bass prohibited
- § 22-4304Sale and possession of shad or herring
- § 22-4305Sale of small striped bass
- § 22-4306Use of explosives and drugs in fishing prohibited
- § 22-4307Penalties.
- § 22-4308Confiscation of fishing equipment used in violation of the law
- § 22-4309Sale and possession of woodcocks
- § 22-4310Sale and possession of squirrels, rabbits
- § 22-4311Sale and possession of wild ducks, wild geese, brant, snipe or plover
- § 22-4312Sale and possession of water-rail or ortolan, reed bird and certain game birds
- § 22-4313Sale and possession of deer meat
- § 22-4314Catching, exposing for sale, or possession of wild birds
- § 22-4315Trapping, netting or ensnaring waterfowl
- § 22-4316Inspection of premises to detect violation of game laws
- § 22-4317Trespassing for purposes of hunting
- § 22-4318Shooting or having guns in possession on a Sunday
- § 22-4319Killing or capturing game beyond District jurisdiction
- § 22-4320Compensation for persons securing convictions under game laws
- § 22-4321Killing game birds and permits therefor
- § 22-4322Hunting squirrels, chipmunks and rabbits without a permit
- § 22-4323Killing of English sparrow or wild animal suffering from disease or injury
- § 22-4324Hunting or disbursing of ducks, geese, and waterfowl
- § 22-4325Sale, possession, or purchase of certain types of birds prohibited
- § 22-4326License for certain scientific purposes
- § 22-4327Sale of birds raised in captivity or for propagation
- § 22-4328Council’s authority with respect to wild animals, fishing licenses, and migratory birds; exception; “wild animals” defined.
- § 22-4329Inspection of business or vocational establishments requiring a license or permit or any vehicle, boat, market box, market stall or cold storage plant, during business hours.
- § 22-4330Seizure of hunting and fishing equipment; sale at public auction and disposal of proceeds; disposal of property not sold at auction; payment of valid liens after sale.
- § 22-4331Penalties; prosecutions.
- § 22-4332Delegation of functions by Secretary of the Interior and Mayor; Council to make regulations; “Mayor” and “Secretary of the Interior” defined.
- § 22-4333Existing authority of Secretary of the Interior not impaired.
- § 22-4401Harbor regulations; authority vested in Council; compliance with federal law required; District and federal statutes and regulations supplemented.
- § 22-4402Throwing or depositing matter in Potomac River.
- § 22-4403Deposits of deleterious matter in Rock Creek or Potomac River.
- § 22-4404Penalties for violation of § 22-4403.
- § 22-4501Definitions.
- § 22-4502.01Gun free zones; enhanced penalty.
- § 22-4502Additional penalty for committing crime when armed.
- § 22-4503.01Unlawful discharge of a firearm.
- § 22-4503.02Prohibition of firearms from public or private property.
- § 22-4503Unlawful possession of firearm.
- § 22-4504.01Authority to carry firearm in certain places and for certain purposes.
- § 22-4504.02Lawful transportation of firearms.
- § 22-4504Carrying concealed weapons; possession of weapons during commission of crime of violence; penalty.
- § 22-4505Exceptions to § 22-4504.
- § 22-4506Issue of a license to carry a pistol.
- § 22-4507Certain sales of pistols prohibited.
- § 22-4508Transfers of firearms regulated.
- § 22-4509Dealers of weapons to be licensed.
- § 22-4510Licenses of weapons dealers; records; by whom granted; conditions.
- § 22-4511False information in purchase of weapons prohibited.
- § 22-4512Alteration of identifying marks of weapons prohibited.
- § 22-4513Exceptions.
- § 22-4514Possession of certain dangerous weapons prohibited; exceptions.
- § 22-4515Penalties.
- § 22-4515aManufacture, transfer, use, possession, or transportation of Molotov cocktails, or other explosives for unlawful purposes, prohibited; definitions; penalties.
- § 22-4516Severability.
- § 22-4517Dangerous articles; definition; taking and destruction; procedure.
- § 22-4601Embezzlement of property of District
- § 22-4602Embezzlement by agent, attorney, clerk, servant, or agent of a corporation
- § 22-4603Embezzlement of note not delivered
- § 22-4604Receiving embezzled property
- § 22-4605Embezzlement by carriers and innkeepers
- § 22-4606Embezzlement by warehouseman, factor, storage, forwarding, or commission merchant
- § 22-4607Violations of §§ 22-4602 to 22-4606 where value of property less than $100
- § 22-4608Conversion by commission merchant, consignee, person selling goods on commission, and auctioneers
- § 22-4609Embezzlement by mortgagor of personal property in possession
- § 22-4610Embezzlement by executors and other fiduciaries
- § 22-4611Taking property without right
- § 22-4701Grand larceny
- § 22-4702Petit larceny; order of restitution
- § 22-4703Larceny after trust
- § 22-4704Unauthorized use of vehicles
- § 22-4704aTheft from vehicles
- § 22-4705Receiving stolen goods
- § 22-4706Stealing property of District
- § 22-4707Receiving property stolen from District
- § 22-4708Destroying stolen property
- § 22-4801Definition and penalty.
- § 22-4901Seduction
- § 22-4902Seduction by teacher
- § 22-5001Issue of receipt for goods not received
- § 22-5002Issue of receipt containing false statement
- § 22-5003Issue of duplicate receipts not so marked
- § 22-5004Issue of receipt that does not state warehouseman’s ownership of goods
- § 22-5005Delivery of goods without obtaining negotiable receipts
- § 22-5006Negotiation of receipt for mortgaged goods
- § 22-501Bigamy.
- § 22-5101Libel (penalty
- § 22-5102Publication
- § 22-5103Justification)
- § 22-5104False charges of unchastity
- § 22-5105Blackmail
- § 22-5106Intent to commit extortion by communication of illegal threats and demands
- § 22-5201“Gift enterprise” defined.
- § 22-5202Gift enterprise — Prohibited.
- § 22-5203Penalty.
- § 22-5204Kosher meat — Sale; labeling; signs displayed where kosher and nonkosher meats sold
- § 22-5205Definitions
- § 22-5206Penalties
- § 22-5207Limitation of hours of daily service for laborers and mechanics on public works.
- § 22-5208Penalty for violation of § 22-5207.
- § 22-5209Mislabeling potatoes
- § 22-5210Mislabeling potatoes -- Sign to show grade
- § 22-5211Mislabeling potatoes -- Law not applicable to seed potatoes
- § 22-5212Mislabeling potatoes -- Penalties
- § 22-5213Procuring enlistment of criminals
- § 22-5214Use of the flag for advertising purposes; mutilation of the flag.
- § 22-5215Discrimination by theatre proprietors against persons wearing uniform of armed services prohibited.
- § 22-601Breaking and entering vending machines and similar devices.
- § 22-701Definition and penalty
- § 22-702Offering or receiving money, property, or valuable consideration to procure office or promotion from Council
- § 22-703Obstructing justice
- § 22-704Corrupt influence; officials.
- § 22-711Definitions.
- § 22-712Prohibited acts; penalty.
- § 22-713Bribery of witness; penalty.
- § 22-721Definitions.
- § 22-722Prohibited acts; penalty.
- § 22-723Tampering with physical evidence; penalty.
- § 22-801Definition and penalty.
- § 22-811Contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
- § 22-851Protection of District public officials.
- § 22-861Harassing, interfering with, injuring, or obstructing a police animal.
- § 22-901Definitions.
- § 22-902Trademark counterfeiting.
- § 22-931Short title.
- § 22-932Definitions.
- § 22-933Criminal abuse of a vulnerable adult.
- § 22-934Criminal negligence.
- § 22-935Exception.
- § 22-936Penalties.
- § 22-951Criminal street gangs.
- § 23-101Conduct of prosecutions.
- § 23-102Abandonment of prosecution; enlargement of time for taking action.
- § 23-103Statements prior to sentence.
- § 23-103aRights of victims of crime.
- § 23-104Appeals by United States and District of Columbia.
- § 23-105Challenges to jurors.
- § 23-106Witnesses for defense; fees.
- § 23-107Discharge or acquittal of joint defendant during trial in order to be witness.
- § 23-108Depositions.
- § 23-109Powers of investigators assigned to United States Attorney.
- § 23-110Remedies on motion attacking sentence.
- § 23-1101Definitions.
- § 23-1102Bonding business impressed with public interests.
- § 23-1103Procuring business through official or attorney for a consideration prohibited.
- § 23-1104Attorneys procuring employment through official or bondsman for a consideration prohibited.
- § 23-1105Receiving other than regular fee for bonding prohibited; bondsmen prohibited from endeavoring to secure dismissal or settlement.
- § 23-1106Posting names of authorized bondsmen; list to be furnished prisoners; prisoners may communicate with bondsmen; record to be kept by police.
- § 23-1107Bondsmen prohibited from entering place of detention unless requested by prisoner; record of visit to be kept.
- § 23-1108Qualifications of bondsmen; rules to be prescribed by courts; list of agents to be furnished; renewal of authority to act; detailed records to be kept; penalties and disqualifications.
- § 23-1109Giving advance information of proposed raid prohibited.
- § 23-111Proceedings to establish previous convictions.
- § 23-1110Designation of official to issue citations or take money or bond.
- § 23-1111Penalties.
- § 23-1112Enforcement.
- § 23-112Consecutive and concurrent sentences.
- § 23-112aNotice at sentencing of child support modification.
- § 23-113Limitations on actions for criminal violations.
- § 23-114Corroboration of a child witness’ testimony not required.
- § 23-1301Pretrial Services Agency for the District of Columbia.
- § 23-1302Definitions.
- § 23-1303Interviews with detainees; investigations and reports; information as confidential; consideration and use of reports in making bail determinations.
- § 23-1304Executive committee; composition; appointment and qualifications of Director.
- § 23-1305Duties of director; compensation.
- § 23-1306Chief assistant and other agency personnel; compensation.
- § 23-1307Annual reports.
- § 23-1308Appropriation; budget.
- § 23-1309References to “Bail Agency” deemed to be to “Pretrial Services Agency.”
- § 23-1321Release prior to trial.
- § 23-1322Detention prior to trial.
- § 23-1323Detention of addict.
- § 23-1324Appeal from conditions of release.
- § 23-1325Release in first degree murder, second degree murder, and assault with intent to kill while armed cases or after conviction.
- § 23-1326Release of material witnesses.
- § 23-1327Penalties for failure to appear.
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