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DC Code § 24-906.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 9 - Youth Offender Programs|Subchapter I - Youth Rehabilitation|§ 24-906.02. Biennial analysis and information-sharing

(a) By October 1, 2022, and every 2 years thereafter, the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council shall analyze and submit to the Mayor and Council a report on the following: (1) The number of cases and persons eligible for sentencing and to have their convictions set aside under this subchapter, and how many persons were sentenced or had their convictions set aside under this subchapter; (2) The factors that affected the likelihood of receiving a sentence under this subchapter, such as assessed offense type, prior arrests, prior juvenile commitment, or age; (3) The extent to which cases eligible to be sentenced under this subchapter were subject to mandatory-minimum terms, and if so, the extent to which mandatory-minimum terms were imposed; (4) The type and length of sentences for those sentenced under this subchapter, compared to those not sentenced under this subchapter; (5) The factors that affected the likelihood that those sentenced under this subchapter would have their convictions set aside; (6) A comparison of the recidivism of those sentenced under this subchapter who had their convictions set aside, compared to those sentenced under this subchapter who did not have their convictions set aside; (7) A comparison of the recidivism of those sentenced under this subchapter to similarly situated persons not sentenced under this subchapter; and (8) The impact of programming provided to youth offenders under this subchapter. (b) To aid in the development of the reports required by subsection (a) of this section, the following agencies shall provide the information listed below, upon request by the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: (1) The Department of Corrections: (A) Incarceration and release dates, with type of discharge; (B) Federal registration numbers; and (C) Programming provided to individuals committed to Department of Corrections care or custody; (2) The Metropolitan Police Department: arrest histories for District arrests, including juvenile and adult histories; (3) The Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services: past commitments to the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services, including end dates of those commitments; and (4) The District of Columbia Sentencing Commission: aggregate data on sentences imposed in cases sentenced under this subchapter and cases not sentenced under this subchapter, by type of offense and type of criminal history score.  (Dec. 7, 1985, D.C. Law 6-69, § 7b; as added Dec. 13, 2018, D.C. Law 22-197, § 102(f), 65 DCR 9554.)
DC Code § 24-907 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 9 - Youth Offender Programs|Subchapter I - Youth Rehabilitation|§ 24-907. Rules

The Mayor may issue rules to implement the provisions of this subchapter pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2.  (Dec. 7, 1985, D.C. Law 6-69, § 8, 32 DCR 4587; June 8, 2001, D.C. Law 13-302, § 9(f), 47 DCR 7249.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-807. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 13-302, in the section heading, deleted “; division of responsibility”; and deleted “, including the division of responsibility between the District of Columbia Board of Parole and the District of Columbia Department of Corrections” following “Title 2,”. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90-day) amendment of section, see § 9(f) of the Sentencing Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-410, August 11, 2000, 47 DCR 7271). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 9(f) of the Sentencing Reform Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 13-462, November 7, 2000, 47 DCR 9443). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 9(f) of Sentencing Reform Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-2, February 2, 2001, 48 DCR 2239). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 9(f) of Sentencing Reform Second Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-51, May 2, 2001, 48 DCR 4370). Delegation of Authority Delegation of authority pursuant to Law 6-69, see Mayor’s Order 87-61, March 10, 1987.
DC Code § 24-911 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 9 - Youth Offender Programs|Subchapter I-A - Conditions of Confinement of Juveniles|§ 24-911. Definitions

For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) "Juvenile" means any individual under 18 years of age and any child, as defined in § 16-2301(3). (2) "Penal institution" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 22-2603.01(6). (3) "Room confinement" means the involuntary restriction of a juvenile alone, other than during normal sleeping hours or facility-wide lockdowns, in a cell, room, or other area. (4) "Secure juvenile facility" means a secure juvenile residential facility, as defined in § 22-2603.01(7), or a secure residential treatment facility for juveniles that is owned, operated, or under the control of the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services.  (Apr. 4, 2017, D.C. Law 21-238, § 202, 63 DCR 15312.)
DC Code § 24-913 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 9 - Youth Offender Programs|Subchapter I-A - Conditions of Confinement of Juveniles|§ 24-913. Age-appropriate housing for youth

(a) On October 1, 2017, and on a quarterly basis thereafter, the Mayor shall provide a report to the Council that includes: (1) The greatest number of juveniles housed in the Correctional Treatment Facility or the Central Detention Facility at any one time during the preceding quarter; (2) The lowest number of unused beds for juveniles at secure juvenile facilities at any one time during the preceding quarter; and (3) The number of consecutive quarters that the lowest number of unused beds at secure juvenile facilities, as determined in paragraph (2) of this subsection, has exceeded the greatest number of juveniles housed in the Correctional Treatment Facility or the Central Detention Facility, as determined in paragraph (1) of this subsection, if any. (b) All juveniles housed at the Correctional Treatment Facility or the Central Detention Facility shall be transferred to available space in secure juvenile facilities within 6 months after a determination that there have been 4 consecutive quarters of excess capacity, as determined under subsection (a)(3) of this section.  (Apr. 4, 2017, D.C. Law 21-238, § 204, 63 DCR 15312.)  Applicability Section 7016 of D.C. Law 22-168 repealed Section 701 of D.C. Law 21-238. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-238 has been implemented. Section 7026 of D.C. Law 22-33 amended section 701(a) of D.C. Law 21-238 providing that the creation of subsection (b) this section by § 204 of D.C. Law 21-238 is subject to the inclusion of the provision’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of § 701|(a) of D.C. Law 21-238, see § 7026 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of § 701|(a) of D.C. Law 21-238, see § 7026 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 24-921 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 9 - Youth Offender Programs|Subchapter II - BOOT CAMP Program|§ 24-921. Definitions

For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) “BOOT CAMP” means the Basic Operations Options Training Children to Adults Maturity Program for eligible juvenile offenders, established pursuant to the rules of the Department of Human Services adopted under this subchapter, which provides rigorous physical activity, intensive regimentation, discipline, education, and vocational training for a minimum of 40 participants, to begin the program, for a period of 90 days. (2) “Eligible juvenile offender” means a youth 14 through 18 years of age who has been committed to the custody of the Youth Services Administration and who: (A) Has not been previously incarcerated in an adult prison facility and has not committed a crime of violence, as defined in § 22-4501, except burglary and robbery; (B) Has not been prohibited by a judge or law from participating in the BOOT CAMP; (C) Has no known contagious or communicable disease; (D) Has no known mental or physical impairments that would prevent him or her from performing physical activity; and (E) Agrees to the terms and conditions of the BOOT CAMP.  (Jan. 27, 1994, D.C. Law 10-67, § 101, 40 DCR 5768.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-821.
DC Code § 24-922 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 9 - Youth Offender Programs|Subchapter II - BOOT CAMP Program|§ 24-922. Establishment of the BOOT CAMP

The Director of the Department of Human Services (“Director”) shall establish a BOOT CAMP that may be used for eligible juvenile offenders who the Department of Human Services may permit to serve their commitment in the BOOT CAMP.  (Jan. 27, 1994, D.C. Law 10-67, § 201, 40 DCR 5768.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-822.
DC Code § 24-923 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 9 - Youth Offender Programs|Subchapter II - BOOT CAMP Program|§ 24-923. Location of BOOT CAMP

(a) The Director shall use an existing building or set of buildings, which may be located in the Washington Metropolitan area, to establish a residential center for the BOOT CAMP participants. (b) The residential center shall include classrooms, a counseling and vocational training center, separate sleeping accommodations for male and female participants, a dining facility, outdoor drill and recreation areas, and other usages that are necessary for the efficient operation of the BOOT CAMP.  (Jan. 27, 1994, D.C. Law 10-67, § 202, 40 DCR 5768.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-823.
DC Code § 24-924 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 9 - Youth Offender Programs|Subchapter II - BOOT CAMP Program|§ 24-924. Daily schedule

The daily schedule at the BOOT CAMP shall include: (1) An early morning regimen of physical training, military style drilling, and cleaning of residence areas; (2) Education designed to result in the attainment of a General Equivalency Diploma (“GED”), which may utilize as academic teachers persons who have volunteered their services to the program and who satisfy the appropriate certification criteria; (3) Vocational training in an employment skill, including wood shop, electrical work, and plumbing, which may utilize as vocational teachers persons who have volunteered their services to the program and who satisfy the appropriate certification criteria; (4) Employment counseling and a full range of counseling, to include life skills training and stress and anger management; (5) Appropriate physical labor; and (6) Daily group meetings, substance abuse counseling, and organized physical recreation.  (Jan. 27, 1994, D.C. Law 10-67, § 203, 40 DCR 5768.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-824.
DC Code § 24-925 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 9 - Youth Offender Programs|Subchapter II - BOOT CAMP Program|§ 24-925. Evaluation process

The Director shall establish a system of evaluating the eligible juvenile offenders, with the purpose of obtaining an objective assessment of each eligible juvenile offender’s progress in the BOOT CAMP. The system of evaluation may include weekly evaluations by drill instructors, academic and vocational teachers, substance abuse counselors, and recreation leaders. The results of these evaluations may be used in determining the juvenile offender’s eligibility for conditional release or unconditional discharge at the end of the BOOT CAMP.  (Jan. 27, 1994, D.C. Law 10-67, § 204, 40 DCR 5768.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-825.
DC Code § 24-926 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 9 - Youth Offender Programs|Subchapter II - BOOT CAMP Program|§ 24-926. Discipline

(a) Eligible juvenile offenders are expected to adhere to strict standards of discipline within the BOOT CAMP. Eligible juvenile offenders in the BOOT CAMP will be expected to comply with the following procedures: (1) Stand-up count; (2) Keeping living areas clean and neat at all times; (3) Mandatory attendance at all scheduled functions; and (4) Exhibiting respectful behavior towards drill instructors and other personnel. (b) The Director shall promulgate rules and procedures governing discipline within the BOOT CAMP.  (Jan. 27, 1994, D.C. Law 10-67, § 205, 40 DCR 5768.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-826.
DC Code § 24-927 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 9 - Youth Offender Programs|Subchapter II - BOOT CAMP Program|§ 24-927. Grooming

The Director shall promulgate regulations regarding grooming habits.  (Jan. 27, 1994, D.C. Law 10-67, § 206, 40 DCR 5768.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-827.
DC Code § 24-928 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 9 - Youth Offender Programs|Subchapter II - BOOT CAMP Program|§ 24-928. Agreement form

The Director shall promulgate an agreement to be signed by each eligible juvenile offender prior to entering into the BOOT CAMP. The agreement shall describe the terms and conditions of the BOOT CAMP, including a provision that states that participation in the BOOT CAMP is a privilege which may be revoked at any time at the discretion of the Director.  (Jan. 27, 1994, D.C. Law 10-67, § 301, 40 DCR 5768.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-828.
DC Code § 24-929 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 9 - Youth Offender Programs|Subchapter II - BOOT CAMP Program|§ 24-929. Removal

An eligible juvenile offender participating in the BOOT CAMP may be removed at the discretion of the Director. The Director shall promulgate rules and procedures for removal of an eligible juvenile offender from the BOOT CAMP. The rules and procedures shall include the following provisions: (1) Removal from the BOOT CAMP for any reason shall be treated as a violation of conditional release. (2) An eligible juvenile offender may petition for removal from the program. The Director shall grant the petition for removal upon a finding of good cause.  (Jan. 27, 1994, D.C. Law 10-67, § 401, 40 DCR 5768; May 16, 1995, D.C. Law 10-255, § 19, 41 DCR 5193.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-829.
DC Code § 24-930 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 9 - Youth Offender Programs|Subchapter II - BOOT CAMP Program|§ 24-930. Graduation

Upon completion of the BOOT CAMP, a graduation ceremony may be held, at which time earned GED’s may be awarded, as well as other appropriate recognition.  (Jan. 27, 1994, D.C. Law 10-67, § 501, 40 DCR 5768.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-830.
DC Code § 24-931 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 9 - Youth Offender Programs|Subchapter II - BOOT CAMP Program|§ 24-931. Post-BOOT CAMP supervision

The Director shall promulgate rules establishing a program of continuing supervision for BOOT CAMP participants released on conditional release. The program shall be 9 months in length and shall include participation by the eligible juvenile offender’s family members. The program may include follow-up substance abuse treatment, educational assistance such as tutoring, assistance in seeking employment, and, if appropriate, inclusion in the Mayor’s Mentoring and Volunteerism program, created pursuant to Mayor’s Order 92-24 dated March 4, 1992. The program may utilize volunteers.  (Jan. 27, 1994, D.C. Law 10-67, § 502, 40 DCR 5768.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-831.
DC Code § 24-932 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 9 - Youth Offender Programs|Subchapter II - BOOT CAMP Program|§ 24-932. Report

The Director shall prepare a report assessing the BOOT CAMP, which shall be presented to the Mayor and the Council of the District of Columbia 12 months after the first day of operation of the BOOT CAMP. This report shall include the following: (1) A summary of the original structure of the pilot program, and a summary of all changes to that original structure, along with the reasons for any changes; (2) A summary of the effectiveness of the pilot program, according to the Director; (3) An analysis of the total cost of the pilot program, including cost per participant; (4) A summary of the standards used to determine removal from the BOOT CAMP; (5) A listing of the offense(s) committed by each participant which led to his or her commitment to the BOOT CAMP; (6) A listing of the number of participants who completed the BOOT CAMP, and the number of those who did not complete the program, along with a designation as to the reason for removal from the program; (7) A summary of the effect of the pilot program on the population at other juvenile facilities; (8) An analysis of the recidivism rate of eligible juvenile offenders who completed the BOOT CAMP and the recidivism rate of non-completers and a comparison sample of juvenile offenders who participated in a sanction other than the BOOT CAMP; and (9) Any recommendations as to changes to or expansion of the BOOT CAMP.  (Jan. 27, 1994, D.C. Law 10-67, § 601, 40 DCR 5768.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-832.
DC Code § 24-941 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 9 - Youth Offender Programs|Subchapter III - Closure of Oak Hill Youth Center|§ 24-941. Closure of Oak Hill Youth Center; transfer of operations to new facilities

The Mayor shall develop and implement a comprehensive plan resulting in the closure of the existing Oak Hill Youth Center facility no later than 4 years after March 17, 2005, and transfer operations to new facilities, one or more of which shall be located on the same property, consistent with the following criteria for a new rehabilitation and treatment model: (1) No new facility for committed youth shall house more than 40 committed children within the same building, but a facility may contain more than one building; (2) Plans for the operation of facilities shall incorporate best practices for the provision of rehabilitative and other services and the safety of children, and shall be consistent with the applicable standards of accreditation of the American Correctional Association; (3) Individuals appointed by the Mayor shall provide on-site monitoring of the safety of children housed in any secure detention or commitment facility operated by the District of Columbia during all hours of operation; and (4) Individuals responsible for monitoring the safety of children under paragraph (3) of this subsection shall notify the child’s parent or guardian and the child’s legal representative whenever a child is injured.  (Mar. 17, 2005, D.C. Law 15-261, § 1102, 52 DCR 1188.)
DC Code § 24-1301 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 13 - Returning Citizens|Subchapter I - General|§ 24-1301. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Commission” means the Commission on Re-Entry and Returning Citizen Affairs established by § 24-1303(a). (2) “Director” means the Executive Director of the Office on Returning Citizen Affairs. (3) Repealed. (4) “Office” means the Office on Returning Citizen Affairs established by § 24-1302(a). (5) “Returning citizens” means persons who are residents of the District who were previously incarcerated.  (Mar. 8, 2007, D.C. Law 16-243, § 2, 54 DCR 605; Dec. 24, 2013, D.C. Law 20-61, § 3062(a), 60 DCR 12472.)  Effect of Amendments The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 20-61 substituted “Commission on Re-Entry and Returning Citizen Affairs” for “Commission on Re-entry and Ex-Offender Affairs” in (1); substituted “Office on Returning Citizens” for “Office on Ex-Offender Affairs” in (2) and (4); repealed (3); and added (5). Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3062(a) of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-130, July 30, 2013, 60 DCR 11384, 20 DCSTAT 1827). For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3062(a) of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-204, October 17, 2013, 60 DCR 15341, 20 DCSTAT 2311). Short Title Section 3061 of D.C. Law 20-61 provided that Subtitle G of Title III of the act may be cited as the “Returning Citizens Renaming Emergency Amendment Act of 2013”. Editor's Notes Section 5 of D.C. Law 16-243 provided that this act shall take effect subject to inclusion of its fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Section 7083 of D.C. Law 17-219 repealed section 5 of D.C. Law 16-243. Because of the codification of D.C. Law 19-319 as subchapter II of this chapter, the preexisting text, consisting of §§ 24-1301 through 24-1304, was designated as subchapter I. Applicability of D.C. Law 20-61: Section 11001 of D.C. Law 20-61 provided that, except as otherwise provided, the act shall apply as of October 1, 2013.
DC Code § 24-1304 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 13 - Returning Citizens|Subchapter I - General|§ 24-1304. Issuance of certificate of good standing

(a) The Mayor is authorized to establish a program for the issuance of a certificate of good standing to any person previously convicted of a crime in the District of Columbia. (b) A certificate of good standing shall include the following: (1) Its date of issuance. (2) The date the individual’s last sentence, including parole, probation, or supervised release, was completed. (3) Any outstanding and pending charges against the individual as of the date that the certificate of good standing is issued. (4) Any outstanding and pending writs and holds placed on the individual as of the date that the certificate of good standing is issued. (5) A statement that the information on the certificate of good standing reflects only the records, as of the date of issuance, in the database of the Department of Corrections and all other databases to which the department has access, and that the certificate is only a statement of the individual’s status and shall not be construed as a statement of the individual’s character. (c) An individual may petition the Mayor for a certificate of good standing at any time after his or her completion of any and all sentences, including parole, probation, or supervised release. (d) The District of Columbia shall not be liable for the actions of an individual to whom a certificate of good standing has been issued. (e) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 [§ 2-501 et seq.], may issue rules to implement this section.  (Mar. 8, 2007, D.C. Law 16-243, § 4a; as added June 15, 2013, D.C. Law 19-319, § 6, 60 DCR 2333.)  Effect of Amendments The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-319 added this section.