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DC Code § 16-1044 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 10 - Proceedings Regarding Intrafamily Offenses|Subchapter IV - Interstate Enforcement of Domestic Violence Protection; Uniform Law|§ 16-1044. Registration of order

(a) The Superior Court of the District of Columbia is authorized, subject to appropriations, to create a registry in the District of Columbia for foreign protection orders and protection orders issued in the District of Columbia. (b) Any individual may register a foreign protection order in the District. To register a foreign protection order, an individual shall: (1) Present a certified copy of the order to the Superior Court; and (2) File an affidavit by the protected individual stating that, to the best of the protected individual’s knowledge, the order is currently in effect. (c) When a registry is created pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, upon receipt of a foreign protection order, the Superior Court shall register the order in accordance with this section. After the order is registered, the Superior Court shall furnish to the individual registering the order a certified copy of the registered order. The Superior Court shall not notify or require notification of the respondent that the protection order has been registered in the District unless requested to do so by the party protected by the order. (d) The Superior Court shall register an order upon presentation of a copy of a protection order that has been certified by the issuing State. A registered foreign protection order that is inaccurate or is not currently in effect shall be corrected or removed from the registry in accordance with the law of the District. (e) A foreign protection order registered under this subchapter may be entered in any existing state or federal registry of protection orders, in accordance with applicable law. (f) A fee may not be charged for the registration of a foreign protection order, nor may a fee be charged for service of a foreign order in the District of Columbia.  (Apr. 11, 2003, D.C. Law 14-296, § 2(c), 50 DCR 320.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 5 of the Uniform Interstate Enforcement of Domestic Violence Protection Orders Act.
DC Code § 16-1045 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 10 - Proceedings Regarding Intrafamily Offenses|Subchapter IV - Interstate Enforcement of Domestic Violence Protection; Uniform Law|§ 16-1045. Immunity

The District and its officers and employees, a law enforcement officer, prosecuting attorney, clerk of court, or any state or local governmental official acting in an official capacity, is immune from civil and criminal liability for conduct arising out of the registration or enforcement of a foreign protection order or the detention or arrest of an alleged violator of a foreign protection order if the conduct was done in good faith in an effort to comply with this subchapter.  (Apr. 11, 2003, D.C. Law 14-296, § 2(c), 50 DCR 320.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 6 of the Uniform Interstate Enforcement of Domestic Violence Protection Orders Act.
DC Code § 16-1046 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 10 - Proceedings Regarding Intrafamily Offenses|Subchapter IV - Interstate Enforcement of Domestic Violence Protection; Uniform Law|§ 16-1046. Other remedies

A protected individual who pursues remedies under this subchapter is not precluded from pursuing other legal or equitable remedies against the respondent.  (Apr. 11, 2003, D.C. Law 14-296, § 2(c), 50 DCR 320.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 7 of the Uniform Interstate Enforcement of Domestic Violence Protection Orders Act.
DC Code § 16-1047 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 10 - Proceedings Regarding Intrafamily Offenses|Subchapter IV - Interstate Enforcement of Domestic Violence Protection; Uniform Law|§ 16-1047. Uniformity of application and construction

In applying and construing this Uniform Act, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among States that enact it.  (Apr. 11, 2003, D.C. Law 14-296, § 2(c), 50 DCR 320.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 8 of the Uniform Interstate Enforcement of Domestic Violence Protection Orders Act.
DC Code § 16-1048 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 10 - Proceedings Regarding Intrafamily Offenses|Subchapter IV - Interstate Enforcement of Domestic Violence Protection; Uniform Law|§ 16-1048. Transitional provision

This subchapter applies to protection orders issued before the effective date of this subchapter and to continuing actions for enforcement of foreign protection orders commenced before the effective date of this subchapter. A request for enforcement of a foreign protection order made on or after the effective date of this subchapter for violations of a foreign protection order occurring before the effective date of this subchapter is governed by this subchapter.  (Apr. 11, 2003, D.C. Law 14-296, § 2(c), 50 DCR 320.)  References in Text The “effective date of this subchapter”, referred to in text, is April 11, 2003, which is the effective date of D.C. Law 14-296. Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 11 of the Uniform Interstate Enforcement of Domestic Violence Protection Orders Act.
DC Code § 16-1051 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 10 - Proceedings Regarding Intrafamily Offenses|Subchapter V - Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board|§ 16-1051. Definitions

For purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) “Board” means the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board. (2) “District” means the District of Columbia. (3) “Domestic violence fatality” means: (A) A homicide under any of the following circumstances: (i) The alleged perpetrator and victim resided together at any time; (ii) The alleged perpetrator and victim have a child in common; (iii) The alleged perpetrator and victim were married, divorced, separated, or had a romantic relationship, not necessarily including a sexual relationship; (iv) The alleged perpetrator is or was married to, divorced, or separated from, or in a romantic relationship, not necessarily including a sexual relationship, with a person who is or was married to, divorced, or separated from, or in a romantic relationship, not necessarily including a sexual relationship, with the victim; (v) The alleged perpetrator had been stalking the victim; (vi) The victim filed a petition for a protective order against the alleged perpetrator at any time; (vii) The victim resided in the same household, was present at the workplace of, was in proximity of, or was related by blood or affinity to a person who experienced or was threatened with domestic violence by the alleged perpetrator; or (viii) The victim or the perpetrator was or is a child, parent, sibling, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or cousin of a person in a relationship that is described within this subsection. (B) A suicide of an individual where there were implications that the individual was the victim of domestic violence prior to his or her suicide, including the following circumstances: (i) The victim had applied for or received a protection order within the 2-year period preceding the suicide; (ii) The victim had undergone counseling or treatment as a result of being the victim of domestic violence within the 2-year period preceding the suicide; or (iii) The victim had reported to the police that he or she had been the victim of domestic violence within the 2-year period preceding the suicide. (4) “Protection order” means an injunction or other order, whether temporary or final, issued by a tribunal for the purpose of preventing violent or threatening acts or harassment against, contact or communication with, or physical proximity to, another individual.  (Apr. 11, 2003, D.C. Law 14-296, § 2(c), 50 DCR 320.)
DC Code § 16-1052 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 10 - Proceedings Regarding Intrafamily Offenses|Subchapter V - Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board|§ 16-1052. Establishment and purpose

(a) There is established, as part of the District of Columbia government, a Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board. Facilities and other administrative support may be provided in a specific department or through the Board, as determined by the Mayor. (b) The purpose of the Board is to prevent domestic violence fatalities by improving the response of individuals, the community, and government agencies to domestic violence. (c) The Board shall: (1) Identify and characterize the scope and nature of domestic violence fatalities in the District of Columbia; (2) Describe and record any trends, data, or patterns that are observed surrounding domestic violence fatalities; (3) Examine past events and circumstances surrounding domestic violence fatalities by reviewing records and other pertinent documents of public and private agencies responsible for investigating deaths or treating victims; (4) Develop and revise, as necessary, operating rules and procedures for review of domestic violence fatalities, including identification of cases to be reviewed, coordination among the agencies and professionals involved, and improvement of the identification, data collection, and record keeping of the causes of domestic violence fatalities; (5) Recommend systemic improvements to promote improved and integrated public and private systems serving victims of domestic violence; (6) Recommend components for prevention and education programs; and (7) Recommend training to improve the identification and investigation of domestic violence fatalities. (d) The Board shall prepare an annual report of findings, recommendations, and steps taken to implement recommendations. The report shall not contain information identifying any victim of domestic violence, or the victim’s family members, or an alleged or suspected perpetrator of abuse upon a victim. The annual report shall be submitted to the public, the Mayor, and the Council on July 1 of each year, and shall be presented to the Council at a public hearing.  (Apr. 11, 2003, D.C. Law 14-296, § 2(c), 50 DCR 320.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2(a) of Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board Emergency Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-366, April 5, 2010, 57 DCR 3168).
DC Code § 16-1053 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 10 - Proceedings Regarding Intrafamily Offenses|Subchapter V - Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board|§ 16-1053. Composition of the Board; procedural requirements

(a) The Mayor shall appoint one representative from each of the following District agencies: (1) Metropolitan Police Department; (2) Office of the Chief Medical Examiner; (3) Office of the Attorney General; (4) Department of Corrections; (5) Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department; (6) Department of Behavioral Health; (7) Department of Health; (8) Child and Family Services Agency; (9) Mayor’s Commission on Violence Against Women; and (10) The Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants. (b) The Mayor shall appoint, or request the designation of, members from federal, judicial, and private agencies or entities with expertise in domestic violence, to include one representative from each of the following: (1) Superior Court of the District of Columbia; (2) Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia; (3) District of Columbia hospitals; (4) University legal clinics; (5) Domestic violence housing organizations; (6) Domestic violence advocacy organizations; and (7) The federally recognized state coalition for domestic violence. (c) The Mayor shall additionally appoint 8 community representatives, none of whom shall be employees of the District, in accordance with [§ 1-523.01(f)]. (d) Governmental appointees shall serve at the will of the Mayor, or of the federal or judicial body designating their availability for appointment. Community representatives shall serve for 3-year terms. (e) Vacancies in membership shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made. (f) The Board shall select a Chairperson according to rules set forth by the Board. (g) The Board shall establish quorum and other procedural requirements as it considers necessary.  (Apr. 11, 2003, D.C. Law 14-296, § 2(c), 50 DCR 320; Mar. 13, 2004, D.C. Law 15-105, § 54(a), 51 DCR 881; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 3052(b), 65 DCR 9388; May 10, 2019, D.C. Law 22-313, § 13, 66 DCR 1627; Sept. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 23-16, § 3063, 66 DCR 8621.)  Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 15-105, in the section name line, validated a previously made technical correction. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3063 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-112, Sept. 4, 2019, 66 DCR 11964).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3063 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3052(b) of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3052(b) of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).
DC Code § 16-1055 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 10 - Proceedings Regarding Intrafamily Offenses|Subchapter V - Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board|§ 16-1055. Subpoena power

(a) When necessary for the discharge of its duties, the Board 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 hall be served personally upon the witness or his or her 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 Board from among the staff of the Board or any of the offices or organizations represented on the Board; 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 Board. (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 Board 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.  (Apr. 11, 2003, D.C. Law 14-296, § 2(c), 50 DCR 320.)
DC Code § 16-1056 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 10 - Proceedings Regarding Intrafamily Offenses|Subchapter V - Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board|§ 16-1056. Confidentiality of information and proceedings; penalty for unlawful disclosure of information

(a) Except as provided in this section, information and records obtained or created by the Board are confidential and not subject to civil discovery or to disclosure pursuant to subchapter II of Chapter 5 of Title 2. (b) Information and records presented to the Board for review shall not be immune from subpoena, discovery, or prohibited from being introduced into evidence solely because they were presented to or reviewed by the Board if the information and records have been obtained through other sources. (c) Information required to be reported under §§ 4-1321.02 and 4-1321.03 shall be disclosed by the Board to the Child and Family Services Agency. (d) An individual who appears before or participates in the Board’s review of domestic violence cases shall sign a confidentiality agreement acknowledging that any information provided to the Board is confidential. (e) Board meetings are closed to the public and are not subject to § 1-207.42. (f) Information identifying a victim of domestic violence or that person’s family members, or an alleged perpetrator of abuse upon the victim, shall not be disclosed in any report that is available to the public. (g)(1) Whoever discloses, receives, makes use of, or knowingly permits the use of information concerning a victim or other person in violation of this section shall be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000. (2) Violations of this section shall be prosecuted by the Office of the Corporation Counsel in the name of the District of Columbia. (3) Subject to appropriation for this purpose, any fines collected pursuant to this section shall be used by the Board to fund its activities.  (Apr. 11, 2003, D.C. Law 14-296, § 2(c), 50 DCR 320.)
DC Code § 16-1057 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 10 - Proceedings Regarding Intrafamily Offenses|Subchapter V - Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board|§ 16-1057. Immunity

(a) Any health-care provider or any other person or institution providing information to the Board pursuant to this subchapter shall have immunity from liability, administrative, civil, or criminal, that might otherwise be incurred or imposed with respect to the disclosure of information. (b) If acting in good faith, without malice, and within the parameters of the protocols established by this subchapter, representatives of the Board are immune from civil liability for an activity related to reviews of domestic violence fatalities.  (Apr. 11, 2003, D.C. Law 14-296, § 2(c), 50 DCR 320.)
DC Code § 16-1058 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 10 - Proceedings Regarding Intrafamily Offenses|Subchapter V - Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board|§ 16-1058. Rules

The Mayor shall issue rules implementing the provisions of this subchapter. The rules shall require that a subordinate agency director to whom a recommendation is directed by the Board shall respond in writing within 30 days of the issuance of the report containing the recommendations.  (Apr. 11, 2003, D.C. Law 14-296, § 2(c), 50 DCR 320.)
DC Code § 16-1059 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 10 - Proceedings Regarding Intrafamily Offenses|Subchapter V - Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board|§ 16-1059. Sunset. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Apr. 11, 2003, D.C. Law 14-296, § 2(c), 50 DCR 320; Sept. 24, 2010, D.C. Law 18-223, § 3032, 57 DCR 6242.)  Cross References Superior Court of the District of Columbia, jurisdiction, see § 11-921. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 2(b) of Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board Emergency Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-366, April 5, 2010, 57 DCR 3168). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 1402 of Fiscal Year 2010 Balanced Budget Support Emergency Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-450, June 28, 2010, 57 DCR 5635). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 1402 of Fiscal Year 2010 Balanced Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-531, August 6, 2010, 57 DCR 8109). For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 3032 of Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-463, July 2, 2010, 57 DCR 6542). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 1402 of the Fiscal Year 2010 Balanced Budget Support Temporary Act of 2010 (D.C. Law 18-222, September 24, 2010, law notification 57 DCR 9859). Short Title Short title: Section 3031 of D.C. Law 18-223 provided that subtitle D of title III of the act may be cited as the “Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board Act of 2010”.
DC Code § 16-1101 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 11 - Ejectment and Other Real Property Actions|Subchapter I - Ejectment|§ 16-1101. Parties defendant; joint tenants and tenants in common

(a) A civil action based upon a cause of action in ejectment, may be brought against: (1) the person actually occupying the premises claimed, either in person or by tenant; or (2) both the claimant and his tenant, or other occupant claiming under him; or (3) if the premises are not actually occupied, a person exercising acts of ownership thereon adversely to the plaintiff. When a lessee is made a defendant at the suit of a party claiming against the title of the lessee’s landlord, the landlord may appear and be made a party defendant in the place of his lessee. Any person claiming to be in possession may, on motion, be admitted to defend the action. (b) Joint tenants shall sue jointly in ejectment, but tenants in common may sue either jointly or separately, and any number of tenants in common, less than the whole number entitled, may sue jointly in reference to their undivided interests.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 564, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-1101. 1973 Ed., § 16-1101.
DC Code § 16-1102 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 11 - Ejectment and Other Real Property Actions|Subchapter I - Ejectment|§ 16-1102. Failure of tenant to give notice to landlord

If a tenant, on whom a complaint in ejectment is served, fails to give notice thereof, without delay, to his landlord or the agent of the landlord, he shall forfeit and pay to the landlord the value of three years’ full rent of the premises, to be recovered by a civil action.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 564, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-1102. 1973 Ed., § 16-1102.
DC Code § 16-1103 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 11 - Ejectment and Other Real Property Actions|Subchapter I - Ejectment|§ 16-1103. Contents of complaint; adverse possession

In his complaint in ejectment, the plaintiff shall: (1) describe the premises claimed with reasonable certainty; and (2) set forth distinctly the nature and quantity of the estate claimed by him in the premises. It is sufficient for the plaintiff to state, in addition, that: (1) he was possessed of the premises, and while he was so possessed the defendant entered wrongfully into possession thereof, and withholds the possession of the premises from the plaintiff, or wrongfully detains possession; or (2) the defendant is wrongfully exercising acts of ownership over the premises. However, except as provided by this chapter, acts of ownership do not amount to an adversary possession, so as to make it necessary for the plaintiff to sue in order to avoid the bar of the statute of limitations.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 564, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-1103. 1973 Ed., § 16-1103.