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DC Code § 24-201.21 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 2 - Prisons and Prisoners|Subchapter I - Prisons|Part A - General|§ 24-201.21. Grounds of Jail increased

The buildings and grounds adjoining the Washington Asylum in the District of Columbia, used prior to June 16, 1880, as a naval and army magazine are added to the grounds of the Washington Asylum and Jail and subjected to the control of the Mayor of the District of Columbia as part of the Asylum until otherwise ordered.  (June 16, 1880, 21 Stat. 270, ch. 235; Mar. 2, 1911, 36 Stat. 1003, ch. 192.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-420. 1973 Ed., § 24-420. Change in Government This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
DC Code § 24-201.22 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 2 - Prisons and Prisoners|Subchapter I - Prisons|Part A - General|§ 24-201.22. Payment for subsistence of prisoners

There shall be allowed and paid by the Attorney General for the subsistence of prisoners in the custody of any marshal of the United States and the Superintendent of the Washington Asylum and Jail in the District of Columbia such sum as it reasonably and actually costs to subsist them. And it shall be the duty of the Attorney General to prescribe such regulations for the government of the marshals and the Superintendent of the Washington Asylum and Jail in the District of Columbia in relation to their duties under §§ 24-201.12 to 24-201.16 and this section as will enable him to determine the actual and reasonable expenses incurred.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1380, ch. 854, § 1204; Mar. 2, 1911, 36 Stat. 1003, ch. 192.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-421. 1973 Ed., § 24-421.
DC Code § 24-201.23 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 2 - Prisons and Prisoners|Subchapter I - Prisons|Part A - General|§ 24-201.23. Payment for maintenance of Jail

All expenses incurred for maintenance of the Jail of the District of Columbia and for support of prisoners therein shall be paid out of the revenues of the District of Columbia, and estimates for such expenses shall each year be submitted in the annual estimates for the expenses of the government of the District of Columbia.  (Aug. 18, 1894, 28 Stat. 417, ch. 301; June 29, 1922, 42 Stat. 668, ch. 249.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-422. 1973 Ed., § 24-422.
DC Code § 24-201.24 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 2 - Prisons and Prisoners|Subchapter I - Prisons|Part A - General|§ 24-201.24. Reimbursement of United States

The United States shall be reimbursed, as heretofore, for the maintenance of District of Columbia inmates, and all sums paid by such District for such maintenance for the service of the fiscal year 1927 and subsequent fiscal years shall be covered into the Treasury as “miscellaneous receipts.”  (Apr. 29, 1926, 44 Stat. 347, ch. 195, title II.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-423. 1973 Ed., § 24-423.
DC Code § 24-201.25 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 2 - Prisons and Prisoners|Subchapter I - Prisons|Part A - General|§ 24-201.25. Charge against District for care of convicts

The cost of the care and custody of District of Columbia convicts in any federal penitentiary shall be charged against the District of Columbia in quarterly accounts to be rendered by the disbursing officer of said penitentiary; and the amount to be charged against the District of Columbia shall be ascertained by multiplying the average daily number of District of Columbia convicts confined in the penitentiary during the quarter by the per capita cost for all prisoners in such penitentiary for the same quarter but excluding expenses of construction or extraordinary repair of buildings.  (Mar. 3, 1915, 38 Stat. 869, ch. 75, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-424. 1973 Ed., § 24-424.
DC Code § 24-201.26 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 2 - Prisons and Prisoners|Subchapter I - Prisons|Part A - General|§ 24-201.26. Place of imprisonment

All prisoners convicted in the District of Columbia for any offense, including violations of municipal regulations and ordinances and acts of Congress in the nature of municipal regulations and ordinances, shall be committed, for their terms of imprisonment, and to such types of institutions as the court may direct, to the custody of the Attorney General of the United States or his authorized representative, who shall designate the places of confinements where the sentences of all such persons shall be served. The Attorney General may designate any available, suitable, and appropriate institutions, whether maintained by the District of Columbia government, the federal government, or otherwise, or whether within or without the District of Columbia. The Attorney General is also authorized to order the transfer of any such person from one institution to another if, in his judgment, it shall be for the well-being of the prisoner, or relieve overcrowding or unhealthful conditions in the institution where such prisoner is confined, or for other reasons.  (July 15, 1932, ch. 492, § 11; June 6, 1940, 54 Stat. 244, ch. 254, § 8.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-425. 1973 Ed., § 24-425. Section References This section is referenced in § 24-241.08.
DC Code § 24-201.27 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 2 - Prisons and Prisoners|Subchapter I - Prisons|Part A - General|§ 24-201.27. Rewards

The Mayor of the District of Columbia, pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Council of the District of Columbia, is authorized to provide for the payment of rewards for the capture, or for information leading to the apprehension, of fugitives from District of Columbia penal, correctional, and welfare institutions and of conditional release and parole violators. Funds appropriated pursuant to this section shall be apportioned and expended in the discretion of, and upon such conditions as may be imposed by, the Mayor of the District of Columbia. No reward money shall be paid to any officer or employee of the Metropolitan Police Department, or of any penal, correctional, or welfare institution, or of any court, legal agency, or other agency closely involved in the criminal justice system.  (Oct. 26, 1973, 87 Stat. 506, Pub. L. 93-140, § 11.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-426. 1973 Ed., § 24-426. Change in Government This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to the District of Columbia Council and to a Commissioner of the District of Columbia. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
DC Code § 24-201.28 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 2 - Prisons and Prisoners|Subchapter I - Prisons|Part A - General|§ 24-201.28. Discharge and release payments

The Mayor of the District of Columbia is authorized to furnish each prisoner upon his release from a penal or correctional institution under the jurisdiction of the government of the District of Columbia with suitable clothing and, in the discretion of the Mayor, a sum of money, which shall not exceed $100.  (Oct. 26, 1973, 87 Stat. 506, Pub. L. 93-140, § 12.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-427. 1973 Ed., § 24-427. Change in Government This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to the District of Columbia Council and to a Commissioner of the District of Columbia. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
DC Code § 24-201.29 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 2 - Prisons and Prisoners|Subchapter I - Prisons|Part A - General|§ 24-201.29. Institutional good time. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Aug. 20, 1994, D.C. Law 10-151, § 802, 41 DCR 2608.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-428. Emergency Legislation For temporary repeal of section, see § 802 (a) of the Omnibus Criminal Justice Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 1994 (D.C. Act 10-255, June 22, 1994, 41 DCR 4286).
DC Code § 24-201.41 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 2 - Prisons and Prisoners|Subchapter I - Prisons|Part B - Prison Overcrowding|§ 24-201.41. Definitions. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Nov. 14, 1987, D.C. Law 7-43, § 2, 34 DCR 5287; Nov 13, 2003, D.C. Law 15-39, § 1802(a), 50 DCR 5668; Jan. 30, 2004, D.C. Law 15-62, § 7, 50 DCR 6574.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-901. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 1802(a) of Fiscal Year 2004 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-105, June 20, 2003, 50 DCR 5613). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 1802(a) of Fiscal Year 2004 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-149, September 22, 2003, 50 DCR 8360). Short Title Short title of title XVIII of Law 15-39: Section 1801 of D.C. Law 15-39 provided that title XVIII of the act may be cited as the Department of Corrections Procurement of Jail Bed Space Amendment Act of 2003.
DC Code § 24-201.42 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 2 - Prisons and Prisoners|Subchapter I - Prisons|Part B - Prison Overcrowding|§ 24-201.42. Declaration of state of emergency; reduction of minimum and maximum sentences [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Nov. 14, 1987, D.C. Law 7-43, § 3, 34 DCR 5287; Jan. 30, 2004, D.C. Law 15-62, § 7, 50 DCR 6574.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-902.
DC Code § 24-201.43 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 2 - Prisons and Prisoners|Subchapter I - Prisons|Part B - Prison Overcrowding|§ 24-201.43. Termination of state of emergency [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Nov. 14, 1987, D.C. Law 7-43, § 4, 34 DCR 5287; Jan. 30, 2004, D.C. Law 15-62, § 7, 50 DCR 6574.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-903.
DC Code § 24-201.44 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 2 - Prisons and Prisoners|Subchapter I - Prisons|Part B - Prison Overcrowding|§ 24-201.44. New housing or facilities; rated design capacity [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Nov. 14, 1987, D.C. Law 7-43, § 5, 34 DCR 5287; Nov. 13, 2003, D.C. Law 15-39, § 1802(b), 50 DCR 5668; Jan. 30, 2004, D.C. Law 15-62, § 7, 50 DCR 6574.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-904. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 1802(b) of Fiscal Year 2004 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-105, June 20, 2003, 50 DCR 5613). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 1802(b) of Fiscal Year 2004 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-149, September 22, 2003, 50 DCR 8360).
DC Code § 24-201.45 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 2 - Prisons and Prisoners|Subchapter I - Prisons|Part B - Prison Overcrowding|§ 24-201.45. Exception [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Nov. 14, 1987, D.C. Law 7-43, § 6, 34 DCR 5287; Nov. 13, 2003, D.C. Law 15-39, § 1802(c), 50 DCR 5668; Jan. 30, 2004, D.C. Law 15-62, § 7, 50 DCR 6574.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-905. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of § 24-201.61, see § 3002 of Fiscal Year 2003 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-453, July 23, 2002, 49 DCR 8026). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 1802(c) of Fiscal Year 2004 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-105, June 20, 2003, 50 DCR 5613). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 1802(c) of Fiscal Year 2004 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-149, September 22, 2003, 50 DCR 8360).
DC Code § 24-201.61 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 2 - Prisons and Prisoners|Subchapter I - Prisons|Part C - District of Columbia Jail Inmate Cap|§ 24-201.61. Cap on sentenced persons housed at District of Columbia Jail

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the number of sentenced persons housed at the District of Columbia Jail (Central Detention Facility) by the Department of Corrections shall not exceed 2,050 at any time. (b) If the Department of Corrections requires an exemption to the cap on the number of sentenced persons established by subsection (a) of this section, the Mayor shall transmit a resolution requesting an exemption to the Council for a 30-day period of review. The transmitted resolution requesting an exemption shall include the reasons for the exemption, the consequences if the exemption is not approved, and the time the exemption shall be in force. If the Council has not approved or disapproved the resolution requesting an exemption within the 30-day review period, the resolution requesting an exemption shall be deemed disapproved.  (Oct. 1, 2002, D.C. Law 14-190, § 3102, 49 DCR 6968.)
DC Code § 24-201.71 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 2 - Prisons and Prisoners|Subchapter I - Prisons|Part D - Population Caps and Design Capacity|§ 24-201.71. Central Detention Facility requirements

(a) The number of inmates housed at any one time in the Central Detention Facility shall not exceed the number of persons established by an independent consultant pursuant to subsection (c) of this section. (b) Within 90 days of January 30, 2004, the Mayor shall develop and submit to the Council for a 30-day period of review, excluding days of Council recess, a plan for establishing the maximum number of inmates that can be housed at any one time within the Central Detention Facility. The plan shall consist of a contract with an independent consultant, who, upon approval of the plan by the Council, will determine the maximum number of inmates that can be housed at any one time within the Central Detention Facility based upon physical capacity, programming, classification system, and housing plan of the Central Detention Facility. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the plan, by resolution, within the 30-day period, the plan shall be deemed disapproved. (c) The Mayor shall establish, by rule, the maximum number of inmates to be housed at any one time in the Central Detention Facility. The maximum number shall be determined by an independent consultant contracted with by the Mayor pursuant to the plan approved under subsection (b) of this section. (d) One year following implementation of the population ceiling pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, the Mayor shall evaluate the results of the Central Detention Facility classification system, housing plan, and population ceiling, and shall propose modifications, if necessary. A copy of the evaluation shall be forwarded to the Council. (e)(1) The Department of Corrections shall obtain accreditation by the American Correctional Association for the Central Detention Facility within 4 years of January 30, 2004, and shall meet all American Correctional Association requirements for recertification of the facility. (2) Within 210 days of January 30, 2004, the Mayor shall forward to the Council an implementation plan by which the Department shall achieve accreditation for the Central Detention Facility by the American Correctional Association.  (Jan. 30, 2004, D.C. Law 15-62, § 5, 50 DCR 6574.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) Central Detention facility requirements, see § 4 of Jail Improvement Emergency Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-188, October 24, 2003, 50 DCR 9495). Editor's Notes Section 8 of D.C. Law 15-62 provided: “Sec. 8. Applicability. Section 5(a) shall apply 210 days after the effective date of this act.” Delegation of Authority Delegation of Authority Pursuant to D.C. Law 16-62, the District of Columbia Hail Improvement Amendment Act of 2003, see Mayor’s Order 2006-53, May 9, 2006 ( 53 DCR 5305). Resolutions Resolution 15-484, the “Central Detention Facility Plan Emergency Approval Resolution of 2004”, was approved March 2, 2004.
DC Code § 24-201.72 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 2 - Prisons and Prisoners|Subchapter I - Prisons|Part D - Population Caps and Design Capacity|§ 24-201.72. New housing or facilities for use as prisons; rated design capacity

(a) After January 30, 2004, all new housing or facilities purchased, leased, constructed, or converted by the Department for use as a prison, except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, shall have only single occupancy rooms or cells and shall comply with all applicable federal and District of Columbia laws. (b) Multiple occupancy or dormitory-style housing or facilities may be used in minimum security conditions only; provided, that the housing or facilities meet all applicable American Correctional Association standards related to multiple occupancy housing. (c) After January 30, 2004, rated design capacity shall not include trailers, modular units, or bed space not designed for prison housing. (d) In Fiscal Year 2004, the Department shall use not less than $1.43 million of its appropriated funds to procure, in accordance with the requirements of this section, additional bed space for prisoners who otherwise would be housed within the Central Detention Facility of the D.C. Jail. (e) For the purposes of this section, the term “rated design capacity” means the actual bed space in a prison facility as certified by the Department of Corrections utilizing the most recent standards established by the American Correctional Association and consistent with applicable federal and District of Columbia laws.  (Jan. 30, 2004, D.C. Law 15-62, § 6, 50 DCR 6574.)
DC Code § 24-211.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 2 - Prisons and Prisoners|Subchapter II - Department of Corrections|Part A - General|§ 24-211.01. Created

There is created in and for the District of Columbia a Department of Corrections to be under the charge of a Director who shall be appointed by the Mayor of the District of Columbia.  (June 27, 1946, 60 Stat. 320, ch. 507, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-441. 1973 Ed., § 24-441. Section References This section is referenced in § 24-101. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 3002 of Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-187, August 26, 2009, 56 DCR 7374). Change in Government This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
DC Code § 24-211.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 2 - Prisons and Prisoners|Subchapter II - Department of Corrections|Part A - General|§ 24-211.03. Transfer of duties, powers and materials of Board of Public Welfare

With respect to the said institutions, the Mayor of the District of Columbia shall succeed to all the powers and authority, and to all the duties and obligations vested in or imposed by law upon the Board of Public Welfare of the District of Columbia. Where powers are vested in or duties are imposed by existing law upon the Director of Public Welfare of the District of Columbia with respect to said institutions, such powers and duties are transferred to and shall be exercised by the Director of the Department of Corrections. The officers and employees and all plant and equipment, official records, furniture, and supplies of the said institutions are hereby transferred to the Department of Corrections.  (June 27, 1946, 60 Stat. 321, ch. 507, § 3.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-443. 1973 Ed., § 24-443. Change in Government This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.