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DC Code § 4-1371.07 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 13 - Child Abuse and Neglect|Subchapter V - Child Fatality Review Committee|§ 4-1371.07. Subpoena power

 *NOTE: This section has been amended by emergency legislation with identical permanent legislation that will become effective in January, 2022.*  (a) When necessary for the discharge of its duties, the Committee shall have the authority to issue subpoenas to compel witnesses to appear and testify and to produce books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, documents, or other relevant records. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, subpoenas shall be served personally upon the witness or the witness's designated agent, not less than 5 business days before the date the witness must appear or the documents must be produced, by one of the following methods, which may be attempted concurrently or successively: (1) By a special process server, at least 18 years of age, designated by the Committee from among the staff of the Committee or any of the offices or organizations represented on the Committee; provided, that the special process server is not directly involved in the investigation; or (2) By a special process server, at least 18 years of age, engaged by the Committee. (c) If, after a reasonable attempt, personal service on a witness or witness’ agent cannot be obtained, a special process server identified in subsection (b) of this section may serve a subpoena by registered or certified mail not less than 8 business days before the date the witness must appear or the documents must be produced. (d) If a witness who has been personally summoned neglects or refuses to obey the subpoena issued pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, the Committee may report that fact to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia and the court may compel obedience to the subpoena to the same extent as witnesses may be compelled to obey the subpoenas of the court.  (Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 4607, 48 DCR 6981; Aug. 23, 2021, D.C. Act 24-159, § 3073(e), 68 DCR 008602.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 4-1371.09. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3073(e) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).  For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 7 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-40, April 25, 2001, 48 DCR 5917). For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 7 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Legislative Review Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-82, July 9, 2001, 48 DCR 6355). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) addition of section, see § 2 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Temporary Act of 2001 (D.C. Law 14-20, September 6, 2001, law notification 48 DCR 9090).
DC Code § 4-1371.10 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 13 - Child Abuse and Neglect|Subchapter V - Child Fatality Review Committee|§ 4-1371.10. Immunity from liability for providing information to Committee

 *NOTE: This section has been amended by emergency legislation with identical permanent legislation that will become effective in January, 2022.*  Any health-care provider or any other person or institution providing information to the Committee pursuant to this subchapter shall have immunity from administrative, civil, or criminal liability that might otherwise be incurred or imposed with respect to the disclosure of the information.  (Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 4610, 48 DCR 6981; Aug. 23, 2021, D.C. Act 24-159, § 3073(h), 68 DCR 008602.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3073(h) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).  For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 10 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-40, April 25, 2001, 48 DCR 5917). For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 10 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Legislative Review Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-82, July 9, 2001, 48 DCR 6355). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) addition of section, see § 2 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Temporary Act of 2001 (D.C. Law 14-20, September 6, 2001, law notification 48 DCR 9090).
DC Code § 4-1371.11 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 13 - Child Abuse and Neglect|Subchapter V - Child Fatality Review Committee|§ 4-1371.11. Unlawful disclosure of information; penalties

 *NOTE: This section has been amended by emergency legislation with identical permanent legislation that will become effective in January, 2022.*  Whoever discloses, receives, makes use of, or knowingly permits the use of information concerning a deceased child or other person in violation of this subchapter shall be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000. Violations of this subchapter shall be prosecuted by the Attorney General in the name of the District of Columbia. Subject to the availability of an appropriation for this purpose, any fines collected pursuant to this section shall be used by the Committee to fund its activities.  (Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 4611, 48 DCR 6981; Aug. 23, 2021, D.C. Act 24-159, § 3073(i), 68 DCR 008602.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3073(i) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).  For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 11 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-40, April 25, 2001, 48 DCR 5917). For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 11 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Legislative Review Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-82, July 9, 2001, 48 DCR 6355). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) addition of section, see § 2 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Temporary Act of 2001 (D.C. Law 14-20, September 6, 2001, law notification 48 DCR 9090).
DC Code § 4-1371.12 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 13 - Child Abuse and Neglect|Subchapter V - Child Fatality Review Committee|§ 4-1371.12. Persons required to make reports; procedure

(a) Notwithstanding, but in addition to, the provisions of any law, including § 14-307 and Chapter 12 of Title 7, any person or official specified in subsection (b) of this section who has knowledge of the death of a child who died in the District of Columbia, or a ward of the District of Columbia who died outside the District of Columbia, shall as soon as practicable but in any event within 5 business days report the death or cause to have a report of the death made to the Registrar of Vital Records. (b) Persons required to report child deaths pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall include every physician, psychologist, medical examiner, dentist, chiropractor, qualified developmental disability professional, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, person involved in the care and treatment of patients, health professional licensed pursuant to Chapter 12 of Title 3, law-enforcement officer, school official, teacher, social service worker, day care worker, mental health professional, funeral director, undertaker, and embalmer. The Mayor shall issue rules and procedures governing the nature and contents of such reports. (c) Any other person may report a child death to the Registrar of Vital Records. (d) The Registrar of Vital Records shall accept the report of a death of a child and shall notify the Committee of the death within 5 business days of receiving the report. (e) Nothing in this section shall affect other reporting requirements under District law.  (Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 4612, 48 DCR 6981; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-169, § 11(d), 59 DCR 5567.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 4-1371.14 and § 7-1203.02. Effect of Amendments The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-169 substituted “developmental disability” for “mental retardation” in the first sentence of (b). Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 12 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-40, April 25, 2001, 48 DCR 5917). For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 12 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Legislative Review Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-82, July 9, 2001, 48 DCR 6355). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) addition of section, see § 2 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Temporary Act of 2001 (D.C. Law 14-20, September 6, 2001, law notification 48 DCR 9090). Editor's Notes Section 35 of D.C. Law 19-169 provided that no provision of the act shall impair any right or obligation existing under law.
DC Code § 4-1371.13 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 13 - Child Abuse and Neglect|Subchapter V - Child Fatality Review Committee|§ 4-1371.13. Immunity from liability for making reports

 *NOTE: This section has been amended by emergency legislation with identical permanent legislation that will become effective in January, 2022.*  Any person, hospital, or institution participating in good faith in the making of a report pursuant to this subchapter shall have immunity from administrative, civil, or criminal liability that might otherwise be incurred or imposed with respect to the making of the report. The same immunity shall extend to participation in any judicial proceeding involving the report. In all administrative, civil, or criminal proceedings concerning the child or resulting from the report, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that the maker of the report acted in good faith.  (Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 4613, 48 DCR 6981; Aug. 23, 2021, D.C. Act 24-159, § 3073(j), 68 DCR 008602.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3073(j) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).  For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 13 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-40, April 25, 2001, 48 DCR 5917). For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 13 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Legislative Review Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-82, July 9, 2001, 48 DCR 6355). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) addition of section, see § 2 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Temporary Act of 2001 (D.C. Law 14-20, September 6, 2001, law notification 48 DCR 9090).
DC Code § 4-1371.14 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 13 - Child Abuse and Neglect|Subchapter V - Child Fatality Review Committee|§ 4-1371.14. Failure to make report

 *NOTE: This section has been amended by emergency legislation with identical permanent legislation that will become effective in January, 2022.*  Any person required to make a report under § 4-1371.12 who willfully fails to make the report shall be fined not more than $100 or imprisoned for not more than 30 days, or both. Violations of § 4-1371.12 shall be prosecuted by the Attorney General in the name of the District of Columbia.  (Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 4614, 48 DCR 6981; Aug. 23, 2021, D.C. Act 24-159, § 3073(k), 68 DCR 008602.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3073(k) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).  For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 14 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-40, April 25, 2001, 48 DCR 5917). For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 14 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Legislative Review Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-82, July 9, 2001, 48 DCR 6355). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) addition of section, see § 2 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Temporary Act of 2001 (D.C. Law 14-20, September 6, 2001, law notification 48 DCR 9090).
DC Code § 4-1401 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 14 - Placement of Children in Family Homes|Subchapter I - General|§ 4-1401. Purpose of subchapter

The purpose of this subchapter is to secure for each child under 16 years of age who is placed in a family home, other than his own or that of a relative within the third degree, such care and guidance as will serve the child’s welfare and the best interests of the District of Columbia; and to secure for him custody and care as near as possible to that which should have been given him by his parents.  (Apr. 22, 1944, 58 Stat. 193, ch. 174, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 32-1001. 1973 Ed., § 32-781. Cross References Adoption, generally, see § 16-301 et seq.
DC Code § 4-1402 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 14 - Placement of Children in Family Homes|Subchapter I - General|§ 4-1402. “Child-placing agency” defined; license required

(a) Any person, firm, corporation, association, or public agency that receives or accepts a child under 16 years of age and places or offers to place such child for temporary or permanent care in a family home other than that of a relative within the third degree shall be deemed to be maintaining a child-placing agency. No child-placing agency shall be maintained in the District of Columbia without a license issued by the Mayor of the District of Columbia; provided, that notwithstanding any provisions of § 4-1404 such a license shall be issued forthwith to any corporation or association chartered by special act of Congress and having under its charter the purposes or powers of a child-placing agency as herein defined. (b) Any license issued pursuant to this section shall be issued as a Public Health: Child Health and Welfare endorsement to a basic business license under the basic business license system as set forth in subchapter I-A of Chapter 28 of Title 47.  (Apr. 22, 1944, 58 Stat. 193, ch. 174, § 2; Apr. 23, 1980, D.C. Law 3-59, § 2(a), 27 DCR 983; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 2003(z), 46 DCR 3142; Oct. 28, 2003, D.C. Law 15-38, § 3(f), 50 DCR 6913.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 32-1002. 1973 Ed., § 32-782. Section References This section is referenced in § 4-1305.01. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 15-38, in subsec. (b), substituted “Public Health: Child Health and Welfare endorsement to a basic business license under the basic” for “Class A Public Health: Child Health and Welfare endorsement to a master business license under the master”. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3(f) of Streamlining Regulation Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-145, August 11, 2003, 50 DCR 6896).
DC Code § 4-1403 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 14 - Placement of Children in Family Homes|Subchapter I - General|§ 4-1403. Appointment of committee to promulgate rules and regulations; composition and tenure. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Apr. 22, 1944, 58 Stat. 193, ch. 174, § 3; June 8, 1954, 68 Stat. 246, ch. 273, § 1; Apr. 23, 1980, D.C. Law 3-59, § 2(a), (b), 27 DCR 983; Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-141, § 2(a), (b), 29 DCR 2867; Sept. 24, 2010, D.C. Law 18-230, § 201(a), 57 DCR 6951.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 32-1003. 1973 Ed., § 32-783. Editor's Notes Advisory group to committee established: See Commissioner’s Order No. 71-13, dated January 19, 1971.
DC Code § 4-1405 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 14 - Placement of Children in Family Homes|Subchapter I - General|§ 4-1405. Persons and agencies authorized to place children; custody, control and visitation by agencies; confidentiality of records

(a) No person other than the parent, guardian, or relative within the third degree, and no firm, corporation, association, or agency, other than a licensed child-placing agency, may place or arrange or assist in placing or arranging for the placement of a child under 16 years of age in a family home or for adoption. In accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder, any licensed child-placing agency may accept children for placement in family homes and shall have and maintain care, custody, and control of any such child until returned to the person from whom received or until responsibility for the child is transferred to another child welfare agency or terminated by the order of a court of competent jurisdiction. (b) Every such agency shall keep and maintain careful supervision of all children under its care, including those placed in family homes, and its officers or agents shall visit all such homes and families as often as may be necessary to promote the welfare of such child; provided, that legally adopted children shall not be subject to such supervision and visitation, or other supervision or visitation. Every such agency shall keep such records as shall be required by the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder and all records regarding children and all facts learned about children and their parents or relatives shall be deemed confidential. (c) Records which are deemed confidential shall not be available for inspection by nor disclosed to any person, firm, corporation, association, or public agency, except that such records shall be available for inspection by authorities authorized by law to license child-placing agencies. Such records shall not be subject to judicial subpoena in collateral proceedings, except that the licensed child-placing agency and the Mayor in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated hereunder, may make such records, or any information contained in such records, available: (1) When the Mayor or such agency determines that any information contained in such records shall promote or protect the interest and welfare of any child the Mayor or such agency has served; and (2) For the purpose of research if adequate safeguards are taken against the disclosure or publication in any manner of the identity of any person contained in such records.  (Apr. 22, 1944, 58 Stat. 194, ch. 174, § 5; June 8, 1954, 68 Stat. 247, ch. 273, § 3; Apr. 23, 1980, D.C. Law 3-59, § 2(a), 27 DCR 983.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 32-1005. 1973 Ed., § 32-785.
DC Code § 4-1405.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 14 - Placement of Children in Family Homes|Subchapter I - General|§ 4-1405.01. Agreements with foreign agencies

Notwithstanding the provisions of this subchapter, the Mayor is authorized to enter into agreements with any person, firm, corporation, association, or public agency licensed or authorized by a state or country for the care and placement of minors, permitting such person, firm, corporation, association, or public agency to place nonresident children in foster or adopting homes in the District of Columbia. The Mayor shall act pursuant to regulations promulgated as provided in § 4-1403 [repealed].  (Apr. 22, 1944, ch. 174, § 5A; as added June 8, 1954, 68 Stat. 247, ch. 273, § 4; Apr. 23, 1980, D.C. Law 3-59, § 2(a), 27 DCR 983.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 32-1006. 1973 Ed., § 32-785a.
DC Code § 4-1407 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 14 - Placement of Children in Family Homes|Subchapter I - General|§ 4-1407. Refusal to issue, revocation or suspension of licenses; reinstatement or reissuance

The Mayor may refuse to reissue or may revoke or suspend the license of any child-placing agency after full hearing on proof of violation of any provisions of this subchapter or the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder. Before any license shall be suspended or revoked the holder thereof shall have notice in writing of the charge or charges and shall, at the date and place specified in said notice, which shall be at least 5 days after the service thereof, be given a hearing by said Mayor, or his designated agents, with a full opportunity to produce testimony in his, her, or its behalf. Any licensee whose license has been suspended or revoked may, after the expiration of 90 days, on application to the said Mayor, have the same reinstated or reissued upon satisfactory proof that the disqualification has ceased.  (Apr. 22, 1944, 58 Stat. 195, ch. 174, § 7; Apr. 23, 1980, D.C. Law 3-59, § 2(a), 27 DCR 983.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 32-1008. 1973 Ed., § 32-787. Cross References Administrative procedure, judicial review, see § 2-510. Administrative procedure, supplemental procedures, suppression of conflicting laws, see § 2-501.
DC Code § 4-1407.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 14 - Placement of Children in Family Homes|Subchapter I - General|§ 4-1407.01. Agency required to check enumerated registers for child abuse or neglect; effect of failure of agency to check or obtain information

Prior to placement of a child in a family home, a child-placing agency licensed in the District of Columbia and the Department of Human Services shall: (1) Obtain written consent from applicants for release of information from: (A) The D.C. Child Protection Register established under subchapter I of Chapter 13 of this title; (B) Registers of child abuse and neglect located in all states, territories and possessions of the United States in which the applicant has resided within the previous 5 years; and (C) If applicable, from any registers maintained by any branch of the armed forces of the United States. (2) Check the proposed placement of a child in a family home with the Child Protection Register and, where applicable, with other registers pursuant to subparagraphs (B) and (C) of paragraph (1) of this section for the purpose of determining whether there has been a report of child abuse or neglect. Failure of an agency to make such check prior to placement may result in suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew that agency’s child placement license. Failure of any agency to obtain information from a register due to policies and procedures in those jurisdictions other than the District of Columbia or the various branches of the armed forces of the United States, prohibiting release of such information, shall not constitute a violation under this paragraph.  (Apr. 22, 1944, 58 Stat. 193, ch. 174, § 7a; as added Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-141,§ 2(c), 29 DCR 2867.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 32-1008.1. Section References This section is referenced in § 4-1302.03. Cross References Child abuse and neglect, access to register, restrictions on release of information, see § 4-1302.03.
DC Code § 4-1408 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 14 - Placement of Children in Family Homes|Subchapter I - General|§ 4-1408. Violations; prosecution

Any person, firm, corporation, association, or public agency who conducts a child-placing agency without a license as provided for in this chapter or who violates any of the provisions of this subchapter shall, upon conviction, be fined not more than $300 or imprisoned for not more than 90 days, or both. Prosecution for violations of such sections shall be upon information in the Criminal Division of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia by the Corporation Counsel of the District of Columbia. Civil fines, penalties, and fees may be imposed as alternative sanctions for any infraction of the provisions of this chapter, or any rules or regulations issued under the authority of this chapter, pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2. Adjudication of any infraction of this chapter shall be pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2.  (Apr. 22, 1944, 58 Stat. 195, ch. 174, § 8; July 8, 1963, 77 Stat. 77, Pub. L. 88-60, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 570, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 155(a); Oct. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-42, § 444, 32 DCR 4450.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 32-1009. 1973 Ed., § 32-788.