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DC Code § 23-1901 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 23 - Criminal Procedure. [Enacted title]|Chapter 19 - Crime Victims’ Rights|Subchapter I - General|§ 23-1901. Crime victims’ bill of rights

(a) Officers or employees of the District of Columbia engaged in the detection, investigation, or prosecution of crime or the judicial process shall make their best efforts to see that victims of crime are accorded the rights described in subsection (b) of this section. (b) A crime victim has the right to: (1) Be treated with fairness and with respect for the victim’s dignity and privacy; (2) Be reasonably protected from the accused offender; (3) Be notified of court proceedings; (4) Be present at all court proceedings related to the offense, including the sentencing, and release, parole, record-sealing, and post-conviction hearings, unless the court determines that testimony by the victim would be materially affected if the victim heard other testimony or where the needs of justice otherwise require; (5) Confer with an attorney for the prosecution in the case which does not include the authority to direct the prosecution of the case; (6) An order of restitution from the person convicted of the criminal conduct that caused the victim’s loss or injury; (7) Information about the conviction, sentencing, imprisonment, detention, and release of the offender, and about any court order to seal the offender’s criminal records; (8) Notice of the rights provided in this chapter and under the laws of the District of Columbia; and (9) Be notified of any available victim advocate or other appropriate person to develop a safety plan and appropriate services. (c) This section does not create a cause of action or defense in favor of any person arising out of the failure to accord to a victim the rights enumerated in subsection (b) of this section.  (June 8, 2001, D.C. Law 13-301, § 302(b), 47 DCR 7039; May 5, 2007, D.C. Law 16-307, § 3(b)(1), 54 DCR 868; Oct. 23, 2010, D.C. Law 18-239, § 206(c), 57 DCR 5405.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 23-1902. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 16-307, in subsec. (b)(4), substituted “and release, parole, record-sealing, and post-conviction hearings,” for “and release or parole hearings,”; and, in subsec. (b)(7), substituted “offender, and about any court order to seal the offender’s criminal records” for “offender”. D.C. Law 18-239, in subsec. (b), deleted “and” from the end of par. (7), substituted “; and” for a period the end of par. (8), and added par. (9). Editor's Notes D.C. Law 20-139 designated §§ 23-1901 through 23-1906 as subchapter I of this chapter.
DC Code § 23-1903 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 23 - Criminal Procedure. [Enacted title]|Chapter 19 - Crime Victims’ Rights|Subchapter I - General|§ 23-1903. Crime victim privacy and security

(a) Before, during, and immediately after any court proceeding, the court shall provide appropriate safeguards to minimize the contact that may occur between the victim and the victim’s family with the accused or the accused’s or respondent’s family, and defense witnesses. (b) The accused or defendant, the accused’s or defendant’s attorney or another person acting on behalf of the accused or defendant shall clearly identify himself or herself as being, representing or acting on behalf of the accused, defendant, or respondent in any contact with the victim. (c) A responsible official shall arrange for any crime victim’s property being held for evidentiary purposes to be maintained in good condition and returned to the victim as soon as it is no longer needed for evidentiary purposes. (d) In a proceeding in which a child is called to give testimony, on motion by the attorney for the government or the victim’s legal or court-appointed representative, or on its own motion, the court may designate the case as being of special public importance. In cases so designated, the court shall expedite the proceeding and ensure that it takes precedence over any other. The court shall ensure a speedy trial in order to minimize the length of time the child must be involved with the criminal justice system. When deciding whether to grant a continuance, the court shall take into consideration the age of the child and the potential adverse impact the delay may have on the child’s well-being. The court shall make written findings of fact and conclusions of law when granting a continuance in cases involving a child witness.  (June 8, 2001, D.C. Law 13-301, § 302(b), 47 DCR 7039.)
DC Code § 23-1904 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 23 - Criminal Procedure. [Enacted title]|Chapter 19 - Crime Victims’ Rights|Subchapter I - General|§ 23-1904. Crime victims’ rights at sentencing

(a) Crime victims shall have the right to be present at the defendant’s sentencing, release, parole, post-conviction, and record-sealing hearings. (b) Crime victims shall have the right to submit, prior to the imposition of sentence, a written victim impact statement containing information concerning any emotional, psychological, financial, or physical harm done to or loss suffered by the victim. (c) In determining the appropriate sentence to be imposed on the defendant, the Court shall consider any victim impact statement submitted in accordance with this chapter and such statement shall be made a part of the pre-sentence report filed by the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency. (d) Crime victims shall have the right to offer at the defendant’s release or parole hearing a written statement of the victim’s opinion whether the defendant should be granted release or parole. (e) Crime victims shall have the right to make a statement at the defendant’s sentencing and record-sealing hearings. The absence of the crime victim shall not preclude the court from holding the sentencing or record-sealing hearings. (f)(1) In addition to a crime victim, a representative of a community affected by the crime of which the defendant has been convicted shall have the right to submit, prior to imposition of sentence, a community impact statement and the court shall consider the community impact statement in determining the appropriate sentence to be imposed on the defendant. If more than one community is affected, each may submit a statement pursuant to this paragraph. (2) Sentencing in a misdemeanor case shall not be continued solely because a community impact statement has not been submitted. (3) The Chief Judge of the Superior Court shall establish reasonable procedures with respect to time and manner in which community impact statements are submitted to the court.  (June 8, 2001, D.C. Law 13-301, § 302(b), 47 DCR 7039; May 5, 2007, D.C. Law 16-307, § 3(b)(3), 54 DCR 868; Nov. 6, 2010, D.C. Law 18-259, § 2(a), 57 DCR 5591.)  Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 16-307 rewrote subsecs. (a) and (e). D.C. Law 18-259 added subsec. (f).
DC Code § 23-1905 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 23 - Criminal Procedure. [Enacted title]|Chapter 19 - Crime Victims’ Rights|Subchapter I - General|§ 23-1905. Definitions

For purposes of this section, (1) The term “community” means a formal or informal association or group of people living, working, or attending school in the same place or neighborhood and sharing common interests arising from social, business, religious, governmental, scholastic, or recreational associations. (1A) The term “community impact statement” means a written statement that provides information about the social, financial, emotional, and physical effects of the defendant or crime on the community. (1B) The term “court” means the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. (2)(A) The term “victim” or “crime victim” means a person who or entity which has suffered direct physical, emotional, or pecuniary harm: (i) As a result of the commission of any felony or misdemeanor in violation of any criminal statute in the District of Columbia; (ii) While assisting lawfully to apprehend a person reasonably suspected of having committed or attempted a crime; (iii) While assisting a person against whom a crime has been committed or attempted if the assistance was rendered in a reasonable manner; or (iv) While attempting to prevent the commission of a crime. (B) In the case of a victim or crime victim: (i) That is an institutional entity, the term “victim” or “crime victim” includes an authorized representative of the entity. (ii) Who is under 18 years of age, incompetent, incapacitated, or deceased, the term “victim” or “crime victim” includes a representative appointed by the court to exercise the rights and receive the services set forth in this chapter on behalf of the victim. (C) The term “victim” shall not include any person who committed or aided or abetted in the commission of the crime.  (June 8, 2001, D.C. Law 13-301, § 302(b), 47 DCR 7039; Nov. 6, 2010, D.C. Law 18-259, § 2(b), 57 DCR 5591; June 19, 2013, D.C. Law 19-320, § 107(b), 60 DCR 3390.)  Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 18-259 redesignated existing par. (1) as (1B); and added pars. (1) and (1A). The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-320 deleted “violent” preceding “misdemeanor” in (2)(A)(i). Emergency Legislation For temporary amendment of (2)(A)(i), see § 107(b) of the Omnibus Criminal Code Amendments Emergency Amendment Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-599, January 14, 2013, 60 DCR 1017). For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 107(b) of the Omnibus Criminal Code Amendment Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-44, April 1, 2013, 60 DCR 5381, 20 DCSTAT 1281).
DC Code § 23-1906 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 23 - Criminal Procedure. [Enacted title]|Chapter 19 - Crime Victims’ Rights|Subchapter I - General|§ 23-1906. Applicability

The provisions of this chapter requiring notice to the victim shall be applicable when computer systems are in place at the Metropolitan Police Department or the Superior Court of the District of Columbia to provide such notice or one year after the effective date of this chapter [June 8, 2001], whichever occurs first, and will apply only to crimes committed on or after that date.  (June 8, 2001, D.C. Law 13-301, § 302(b), 47 DCR 7039.)
DC Code § 23-1908 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 23 - Criminal Procedure. [Enacted title]|Chapter 19 - Crime Victims’ Rights|Subchapter II - Sexual Assault Victims’ Rights|§ 23-1908. Sexual assault victims' rights

(a) In addition to the rights set forth in subchapter I of this chapter, a sexual assault victim shall have the right to have: (1) A PERK performed at no cost; (2) To have their PERK and any additional probative or evidentiary contents preserved, without charge, for 65 years from the date the crime is first reported to the law enforcement agency, as that term is defined in § 5-113.31(9); (3) For sexual assault victims 18 years of age or older, a sexual assault victim advocate, and for sexual assault victims ages 13 to 17, a sexual assault youth victim advocate, present during any: (A) Forensic medical, evidentiary, or physical examination; (B) Point during the hospital visit; provided, that the presence of a sexual assault victim advocate or a sexual assault youth victim advocate does not pose health or safety risks to the sexual assault victim, the sexual assault victim advocate, or the sexual assault youth victim advocate; and (C) Interview. (b) A sexual assault victim shall have the rights provided in subsection (a)(3) of this section even if the sexual assault victim previously declined the presence of a sexual assault victim advocate or a sexual assault youth victim advocate.  (Nov. 20, 2014, D.C. Law 20-139, § 101(c), 61 DCR 5913; Mar. 3, 2020, D.C. Law 23-57, § 8(c), 66 DCR 15914.)  Applicability Section 402 of D.C. Law 23-274 provided that the amendments made to this section by Law 23-57 shall apply as of January 1, 2021.  Section 3 of D.C. Act 23-552 provided that the amendments made to this section by Law 23-57 shall apply as of January 1, 2021. Therefore those amendments shall be implemented for this section on January 1, 2021.  Section 3 of D.C. Act 23-412 provided that the amendments made to this section by Law 23-57 shall apply as of January 1, 2021. Therefore those amendments shall be implemented for this section on January 1, 2021.  Section 9(a) of D.C. Law 23-57 provided that the amendments made to this section by Law 23-57 shall apply as of October 1, 2020. Therefore those amendments shall be implemented for this section on October 1, 2020.
DC Code § 23-1911 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 23 - Criminal Procedure. [Enacted title]|Chapter 19 - Crime Victims’ Rights|Subchapter II - Sexual Assault Victims’ Rights|§ 23-1911. No cause of action

This subchapter does not create a cause of action or defense in favor of any person arising out of the failure to accord to a sexual assault victim the rights enumerated in § 23-1908 or the violation of any other provision of this subchapter.  (Nov. 20, 2014, D.C. Law 20-139, § 101(c), 61 DCR 5913.)  Editor's Notes Section 301 of D.C. Law 20-139 provided that the Mayor, pursuant to § 2-501 et seq., may issue rules to implement the provisions of the act.
DC Code § 24-103 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 1 - Transfer of Prison System to Federal Authority|Subchapter I - Corrections|§ 24-103. Priority consideration for employees of the District of Columbia

(a) Establishment. — As soon as practicable after appointment, the Bureau of Prisons, working with the Corrections Trustee, shall establish a priority consideration program to facilitate employment placement for employees of the District of Columbia Department of Corrections who are scheduled to be separated from service as a result of closing the Lorton Correctional Complex. (b) Provisions. — The priority consideration program shall include provisions under which a vacant federal correctional institution position established as a result of this Act and identified for external hiring shall not be filled by the appointment of any individual from outside of the District of Columbia Department of Corrections if there is available any interested applicant within the District of Columbia Department of Corrections who meets all qualification and suitability requirements for Bureau of Prisons law enforcement positions, including those related to criminal history, educational experience and level of functions, drug use, and work-related misconduct. The priority consideration program shall also include provisions under which an employee described in subsection (a) of this section who has not been appointed to a Federal Bureau of Prisons law enforcement position and who applies for another Federal position in the competitive service shall receive priority consideration and may be given a competitive service appointment noncompetitively to such a competitive service position. The Director of the Bureau of Prisons may provide a relocation allowance to any individual who is hired by the Director under the program established under this section for a position outside of the Washington Metropolitan Area. Such program shall terminate one year after the closing of the Lorton Correctional Complex.  (Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 738, Pub. L. 105-33, § 11203; Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2424, Pub. L. 105-274, §§ 5(a), (b).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-1203. References in Text “This Act,” referred to in (b), is the National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act of 1997, title XI of Pub. L. 105-33, 111 Stat. 712. Effective Dates Section 5(c) of Pub. L. 105-274, 112 Stat. 2424, provided: “(1) The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. “(2) Individuals who have been appointed with excepted service appointments under section 11203(b) of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 prior to the date of the enactment of this Act shall be converted noncompetitively to competitive service appointments in their current positions.”
DC Code § 24-105 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 1 - Transfer of Prison System to Federal Authority|Subchapter I - Corrections|§ 24-105. Liability for and litigation authority of corrections trustee

(a) Liability. — The District of Columbia shall defend any civil action or proceeding brought in any court or other official Federal, state, or municipal forum against the Corrections Trustee, or against the District of Columbia or it [sic] officers, employees, or agents, and shall assume any liability resulting from such an action or proceeding, if the action or proceeding arises from: (1) An inmate’s confinement with the District of Columbia Department of Corrections; (2) The District of Columbia’s operation or management of the buildings, facilities, or lands comprising the Lorton property; or (3) The District of Columbia’s operations or activities occurring on any property not specifically transferred to the administrative control of the Federal Government pursuant to this chapter. (b) Litigation. — (1) Corporation Counsel. — Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Corporation Counsel of the District of Columbia shall provide litigation services to the Corrections Trustee, except that the Trustee may instead elect, either generally or in relation to particular cases or classes of cases, to hire necessary staff and personnel or enter into contracts for the provision of litigation services at the Trustee’s expense. (2) Attorney General. — (A) In general. — Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, with respect to any litigation involving the Corrections Trustee, the Attorney General may: (i) Direct the litigation of the Trustee, and of the District of Columbia on behalf of the Trustee; and (ii) Provide on a reimbursable or non-reimbursable basis litigation services for the Trustee at the Trustee’s request or on the Attorney General’s own initiative. (B) Approval of settlement. — With respect to any litigation involving the Corrections Trustee, the Trustee may not agree to any settlement involving any form of equitable relief without the approval of the Attorney General. The Trustee shall provide to the Attorney General such notice and reports concerning litigation as the Attorney General may direct. (C) Discretion. — Any decision to exercise any authority of the Attorney General under this subsection shall be in the sole discretion of the Attorney General and shall not be reviewable in any court. (c) Limitation. — Nothing in this section shall be construed: (1) As a waiver of sovereign immunity, or as limiting any other defense or immunity that would otherwise be available to the United States, the District of Columbia, their agencies, officers, employees, or agents; or (2) To obligate the District of Columbia to represent or indemnify the Corrections Trustee or any officer, employee, or agent where the Trustee (or any person employed by or acting under the authority of the Trustee) acts beyond the scope of his authority.  (Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 739, Pub. L. 105-33, § 11205.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-1205.
DC Code § 24-106 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 1 - Transfer of Prison System to Federal Authority|Subchapter I - Corrections|§ 24-106. Permitting expenditure of funds to carry out certain sewer agreement

Notwithstanding the fourth sentence of § 1-204.46, the District of Columbia is authorized to obligate or expend such funds as may be necessary during a fiscal year (beginning with fiscal year 1997) to carry out the Sewage Delivery System and Capacity Purchase Agreement between Fairfax County and the District of Columbia with respect to Project Number K00301, without regard to the amount appropriated for such purpose in the budget of the District of Columbia for the fiscal year.  (Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 740, Pub. L. 105-33, § 11206.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-1206.
DC Code § 24-111 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 1 - Transfer of Prison System to Federal Authority|Subchapter II - Sentencing|§ 24-111. Truth in sentencing commission

(a) Establishment. — There is established as an independent agency of the District of Columbia a District of Columbia Truth in Sentencing Commission (hereafter in this chapter referred to as “the Commission”), which shall consist of 7 voting members. The Attorney General, or the Attorney General’s designee, shall be the chairperson of the Commission and shall have the duty to convene meetings of the Commission to ensure that it fulfills its responsibilities under this Act. The members shall serve for the life of the Commission and shall be subject to removal only for neglect of duty, malfeasance in office, or other good cause shown. (b) Membership. — The members of the Commission shall have knowledge and responsibility with respect to criminal justice matters. Two members of the Commission shall be judges of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, and shall be appointed by the chief judge of that court; one member shall be a representative of the District of Columbia Council and shall be appointed by the chairperson or chairperson pro temp of the Council; one member shall be a representative of the executive branch of the District of Columbia government with official responsibilities for criminal justice matters in the District of Columbia and shall be appointed by the Mayor of the District of Columbia; one member shall be a representative of the District of Columbia Public Defender Service and shall be appointed by the Director of such Service; and one member shall be a representative of the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia and shall be appointed by the United States Attorney. A representative of the Federal Bureau of Prisons and a representative of the office of Corporation Counsel of the District of Columbia shall each serve as a nonvoting, ex officio member. (c) Vacancy. — Any vacancy in the Commission shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. Members of the Commission shall receive no compensation for their services, but shall be reimbursed for travel, subsistence, and other necessary expenses incurred in the performance of duties vested in the Commission, but not in excess of the maximum amounts authorized under section 456 of title 28, United States Code.  (Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 740, Pub. L. 105-33, § 11211.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-1211. Section References This section is referenced in § 24-101. References in Text “This Act,” referred to in (a), is the National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act of 1997, title XI of Pub. L. 105-33, 111 Stat. 712.
DC Code § 24-113 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 1 - Transfer of Prison System to Federal Authority|Subchapter II - Sentencing|§ 24-113. Data collection

(a) Data for Attorney General. — The Commission, the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, the District of Columbia Department of Corrections, and other agencies as necessary shall provide to the Attorney General such data as are requested in furtherance of this Act. (b) Superior Court. — The Superior Court of the District of Columbia, in connection with defendants sentenced in such Court, shall provide to the Commission and the Attorney General such data as are requested for planning, statistical analysis or projecting future prison population levels.  (Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 744, Pub. L. 105-33, § 11213.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-1213. References in Text “This Act,” referred to in (a), is the National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act of 1997, title XI of Pub. L. 105-33, 111 Stat. 712.