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DC Code § 5-331.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences|Chapter 3A - First Amendment Rights and Police Standards|Subchapter I - First Amendment Assemblies|§ 5-331.02. Definitions

 *NOTE: This section includes amendments by temporary legislation that will expire on April 16, 2022. To view the text of this section after the expiration of all emergency and temporary legislation affecting this section, click this link: Permanent Version.*  For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) "Chemical irritant" means tear gas or any chemical that can rapidly produce sensory irritation or disabling physical effects in humans, which disappear within a short time following termination of exposure, or any substance prohibited by the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on their Destruction, effective April 29, 1997. (2) “First Amendment assembly” means a demonstration, rally, parade, march, picket line, or other similar gathering conducted for the purpose of persons expressing their political, social, or religious views. (3) "Less-lethal projectiles" means any munition that may cause bodily injury or death through the transfer of kinetic energy and blunt force trauma. The term "less-lethal projectiles" includes rubber or foam-covered bullets and stun grenades. (4) “MPD” means the Metropolitan Police Department.  (Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-352, § 102, 52 DCR 2296; Sept. 3, 2021, D.C. Law 24-23, § 121(a), 68 DCR 005837.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 121(a) of Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-128, July 29, 2021, 68 DCR 007656).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 121(a) of Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-76, May 3, 2021, 68 DCR 004935).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 121(a) of Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-437, Oct. 28, 2020, 67 DCR 12993).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 121(a) of Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Second Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-336, July 22, 2020, 67 DCR 9148).  Temporary Legislation  For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 121(a) of Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Temporary Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Law 24-23, Sept. 3, 2021, 68 DCR 005837).   For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 121(a) of Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Second Temporary Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Law 23-151, Dec. 3, 2020, 67 DCR 9920).
DC Code § 5-331.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences|Chapter 3A - First Amendment Rights and Police Standards|Subchapter I - First Amendment Assemblies|§ 5-331.03. Policy on First Amendment assemblies

It is the declared public policy of the District of Columbia that persons and groups have a right to organize and participate in peaceful First Amendment assemblies on the streets, sidewalks, and other public ways, and in the parks of the District of Columbia, and to engage in First Amendment assembly near the object of their protest so they may be seen and heard, subject to reasonable restrictions designed to protect public safety, persons, and property, and to accommodate the interest of persons not participating in the assemblies to use the streets, sidewalks, and other public ways to travel to their intended destinations, and use the parks for recreational purposes.  (Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-352, § 103, 52 DCR 2296.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 5-331.04 and § 5-331.07.
DC Code § 5-331.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences|Chapter 3A - First Amendment Rights and Police Standards|Subchapter I - First Amendment Assemblies|§ 5-331.04. Reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions on First Amendment assemblies

(a) The MPD shall recognize and implement the District policy on First Amendment assemblies established in § 5-331.03 when enforcing any restrictions on First Amendment assemblies held on District streets, sidewalks, or other public ways, or in District parks. (b) The MPD may enforce reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions on First Amendment assemblies by: (1) Establishing reasonable restrictions on a proposed assembly prior to its planned occurrence though the approval of a plan, where the organizers of the assembly give notice; (2) Enforcing reasonable restrictions during the occurrence of an assembly for which a plan has been approved, which are in addition to the restrictions set forth in the approved plan, where the additional restrictions are: (A) Ancillary to the restrictions set forth in the approved plan and are designed to implement the substance and intent in the approval of the plan; (B) Enforced in response to the occurrence of actions or events unrelated to the assembly that were not anticipated at the time of the approval of the plan and that were not caused by the plan-holder, counter-demonstrators, or the police; or (C) Enforced to address a determination by the MPD during the pendency of the assembly that there exists an imminent likelihood of violence endangering persons or threatening to cause significant property damage; or (3) Enforcing reasonable restrictions on a First Amendment assembly during its occurrence where a plan was not approved for the assembly. (c) No time, place, or manner restriction regarding a First Amendment assembly shall be based on the content of the beliefs expressed or anticipated to be expressed during the assembly, or on factors such as the attire or appearance of persons participating or expected to participate in an assembly, nor may such restrictions favor non-First Amendment activities over First Amendment activities.  (Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-352, § 104, 52 DCR 2296.)
DC Code § 5-331.08 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences|Chapter 3A - First Amendment Rights and Police Standards|Subchapter I - First Amendment Assemblies|§ 5-331.08. Use of police lines

No emergency area or zone will be established by using a police line to encircle, or substantially encircle, a demonstration, rally, parade, march, picket line, or other similar assembly (or subpart thereof) conducted for the purpose of persons expressing their political, social, or religious views except where there is probable cause to believe that a significant number or percentage of the persons located in the area or zone have committed unlawful acts (other than failure to have an approved assembly plan) and the police have the ability to identify those individuals and have decided to arrest them; provided, that this section does not prohibit the use of a police line to encircle an assembly for the safety of the demonstrators.  (Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-352, § 108, 52 DCR 2296.)
DC Code § 5-331.09 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences|Chapter 3A - First Amendment Rights and Police Standards|Subchapter I - First Amendment Assemblies|§ 5-331.09. Identification of MPD personnel policing First Amendment assemblies

 *NOTE: This section includes amendments by temporary legislation that will expire on April 16, 2022. To view the text of this section after the expiration of all emergency and temporary legislation affecting this section, click this link: Permanent Version.*  (a) The MPD shall implement a method for enhancing the visibility to the public of the name or badge number of officers policing a First Amendment assembly by modifying the manner in which those officers’ names or badge numbers are affixed to the officers’ uniforms or helmets. The MPD shall ensure that all uniformed officers assigned to police First Amendment assemblies are equipped with the enhanced identification and may be identified even if wearing riot gear. (b) During a First Amendment assembly, the uniforms and helmets of officers policing the assembly shall prominently identify the officers' affiliation with local law enforcement.  (Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-352, § 109, 52 DCR 2296; Sept. 3, 2021, D.C. Law 24-23, § 112, 68 DCR 005837.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 112 of Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-128, July 29, 2021, 68 DCR 007656).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 112 of Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-76, May 3, 2021, 68 DCR 004935).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 112 of Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-437, Oct. 28, 2020, 67 DCR 12993).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 112 of Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Second Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-336, July 22, 2020, 67 DCR 9148).  Temporary Legislation  For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 112 of Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Temporary Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Law 24-23, Sept. 3, 2021, 68 DCR 005837).   For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 112 of Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Second Temporary Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Law 23-151, Dec. 3, 2020, 67 DCR 9920).
DC Code § 5-331.10 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences|Chapter 3A - First Amendment Rights and Police Standards|Subchapter I - First Amendment Assemblies|§ 5-331.10. Documentation of arrests in connection with a First Amendment assembly

(a) The MPD shall cause every arrest in connection with a First Amendment assembly to be documented, in writing or electronically, by the officer at the scene who makes the arrest. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the arrest documentation shall be completed at a time reasonably contemporaneous with the arrest, and shall include: (1) The name of the person arrested; (2) The date and time of the arrest; (3) Each offense charged; (4) The location of the arrest, and of each offense; (5) A brief statement of the facts and evidence establishing the basis to arrest the person for each offense; (6) An identification of the arresting officer (name and badge number); and (7) Any other information the MPD may determine is necessary. (c)(1) The Chief of Police may implement a procedure for documenting arrests in connection with a First Amendment assembly different from that set forth in subsection (b) of this section where the Chief determines that an emergency exists with regard to a specific First Amendment assembly, and that implementation of the alternative procedure is necessary to assist police in protecting persons, property, or preventing unlawful conduct; provided, that any such procedure shall adequately document the basis that existed for each individual arrest. (2) The determination of the Chief of Police made pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be made in writing and shall include an explanation of the circumstances justifying the determination. (3) The determination of the Chief of Police made pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be valid for a period of 24 hours, and may be renewed by the Chief, or in the Chief’s absence, the Chief’s designee.  (Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-352, § 110, 52 DCR 2296.)
DC Code § 5-331.11 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences|Chapter 3A - First Amendment Rights and Police Standards|Subchapter I - First Amendment Assemblies|§ 5-331.11. Use of handcuffs, plastic cuffs, or other physical restraints on persons arrested in connection with a First Amendment assembly

(a) The MPD shall adhere to the standard set forth in subsection (b) of this section in using handcuffs, plastic cuffs, or other physical restraints on any person arrested in connection with a First Amendment assembly who is being held in custody in the following circumstances: (1) The arrestee is being held in a police processing center: (A) To determine whether the arrestee should be released or the method for release; (B) To determine whether the arrestee should be presented to court; or (C) Pending presentation to court; (2) The arrestee is being held in an unsecured processing center, and is not being held in a cell; or (3) The arrestee is charged solely with one or more misdemeanor offenses, none of which have, as one of their elements, the commission of a violent act toward another person or a threat to commit such an act, or the destruction of property, or a threat to destroy property. (b) With regard to any person who is being held in custody by the MPD in the circumstances identified in subsection (a) of this section, the MPD shall use handcuffs, plastic cuffs, or other physical restraints only to the extent reasonably necessary, and in a manner reasonably necessary, for the safety of officers and arrestees; provided, that no such person shall be restrained by connecting his or her wrist to his or her ankle, and no such person shall be restrained in any other manner that forces the person to remain in a physically painful position. (c) Nothing in this section is intended to restrict the otherwise lawful authority of the MPD to use handcuffs, plastic cuffs, or other physical restraints on persons arrested in connection with a First Amendment assembly at the time of or immediately following arrest, while arrestees are being transported to a processing center, or while arrestees are being transported to or from court.  (Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-352, § 111, 52 DCR 2296.)
DC Code § 5-331.12 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences|Chapter 3A - First Amendment Rights and Police Standards|Subchapter I - First Amendment Assemblies|§ 5-331.12. Prompt release of persons arrested in connection with a First Amendment assembly

(a)(1) The MPD shall promptly process any person arrested in connection with a First Amendment assembly to determine whether the person is eligible for immediate release pursuant to a lawful release option, and shall promptly release any person so eligible who opts for release. (2) The MPD shall promptly release any person arrested in connection with a First Amendment assembly who, it is subsequently determined, should not be charged with any offense, or as to whom arrest documentation has not been prepared and preserved. (b)(1) The MPD shall require that an officer holding a supervisory rank document and explain any instance in which a person arrested in connection with a First Amendment assembly who opts for release pursuant to any lawful release option or who is not charged with any offense is not released within 4 hours from the time of arrest. (2) The MPD shall provide to any person not released within a reasonable time of arrest food appropriate to the person’s health. (c) The Chief of Police shall issue an annual public report that: (1) Identifies the number of persons in the preceding year who were arrested in connection with a First Amendment assembly and opted for release pursuant to any lawful release option or were not charged with any offense and were not released from custody within 4 hours after the time of arrest; (2) Discusses the reasons for the delay in processing such persons for release; and (3) Describes any steps taken or to be taken to ensure that all such persons are released within 4 hours from the time of arrest. (d) The MPD shall ensure that it possesses an automated information processing system that enables it to promptly process for release or presentation to the court all persons arrested in connection with a First Amendment assembly, and shall ensure that such system is fully operational (with respect to its hardware, software, and staffing) prior to a First Amendment assembly that has a potential for a substantial number of arrests.  (Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-352, § 112, 52 DCR 2296.)
DC Code § 5-331.13 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences|Chapter 3A - First Amendment Rights and Police Standards|Subchapter I - First Amendment Assemblies|§ 5-331.13. Notice to persons arrested in connection with a First Amendment assembly of their release options

(a) The MPD shall fully and accurately advise persons arrested in connection with a First Amendment assembly of all potential release options when processing them for release from custody or for presentation to court. (b)(1) The MPD shall provide a written notice identifying all release options to each person arrested in connection with a First Amendment assembly who is charged solely with one or more misdemeanor offenses. The notice shall clearly indicate that the options are alternative methods for obtaining a prompt release, and that the availability of each option is dependent on a determination that the arrestee is eligible to participate in that release option. The notice shall also identify the misdemeanor charges lodged against the arrestee. (2) The notice required by paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be offered in the Spanish language to those persons who require or desire notice in this manner, and shall be offered in other languages as is reasonable to ensure meaningful access to the notice for persons who are limited English proficient.  (Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-352, § 113, 52 DCR 2296.)
DC Code § 5-331.14 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences|Chapter 3A - First Amendment Rights and Police Standards|Subchapter I - First Amendment Assemblies|§ 5-331.14. Police-media relations

(a) Within 90 days of April 13, 2005, the Chief of Police, pursuant to subchapter 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules governing police passes for media personnel. (b) Within 90 days of April 13, 2005, the Chief of Police shall develop and implement a written policy governing interactions between the MPD and media representatives who are in or near an area where a First Amendment assembly is ongoing and who are reporting on the First Amendment assembly. The policy shall be consistent with the requirements of subsection (c) of this section. (c)(1) The MPD shall allow media representatives reasonable access to all areas where a First Amendment assembly is occurring. At a minimum, the MPD shall allow media representatives no less access than that enjoyed by members of the general public and, consistent with public safety considerations, shall allow media representatives access to promote public knowledge of the assembly. (2) The MPD personnel located in or near an area where a First Amendment assembly is ongoing shall recognize and honor media credentials issued by or officially recognized by the MPD. (3) The MPD shall make reasonable accommodations to allow media representatives effectively to use photographic, video, or other equipment relating to their reporting of a First Amendment assembly.  (Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-352, § 114, 52 DCR 2296.)
DC Code § 5-331.15 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences|Chapter 3A - First Amendment Rights and Police Standards|Subchapter I - First Amendment Assemblies|§ 5-331.15. Training for handling of, and response to, First Amendment assemblies

The Chief of Police shall ensure that all relevant MPD personnel, including command staff, supervisory personnel, and line officers, are provided regular and periodic training on the handling of, and response to, First Amendment assemblies. The training shall be tailored to the duties and responsibilities assigned to different MPD positions and ranks during a First Amendment assembly. The training shall include instruction on the provisions of this subchapter, and the regulations issued hereunder.  (Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-352, § 115, 52 DCR 2296.)
DC Code § 5-331.16 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences|Chapter 3A - First Amendment Rights and Police Standards|Subchapter I - First Amendment Assemblies|§ 5-331.16. Use of riot gear and riot tactics at First Amendment assemblies

 *NOTE: This section includes amendments by temporary legislation that will expire on April 16, 2022. To view the text of this section after the expiration of all emergency and temporary legislation affecting this section, click this link: Permanent Version.*  (a)(1) No officers in riot gear may be deployed in response to a First Amendment assembly unless there is an immediate risk to officers of significant bodily injury. Any deployment of officers in riot gear: (A) Shall be consistent with the District's policy on First Amendment assemblies; and (B) May not be used as a tactic to disperse a First Amendment assembly. (2) Following any deployment of officers in riot gear in response to a First Amendment assembly, the commander at the scene shall make a written report to the Chief of Police within 48 hours, and that report shall be available to the public. (b)(1) Chemical irritants shall not be used by MPD to disperse a First Amendment assembly. (2) The Mayor shall request that any federal law enforcement agency operating in the District refrain from the use of chemical irritants to disperse a First Amendment assembly. (c)(1) Less-lethal projectiles shall not be used by MPD to disperse a First Amendment assembly. (2) The Mayor shall request that any federal law enforcement agency operating in the District refrain from the use of less-lethal projectiles to disperse a First Amendment assembly.  (Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-352, § 116, 52 DCR 2296; Sept. 3, 2021, D.C. Law 24-23, § 121(b), 68 DCR 005837.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 121(b) of Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-128, July 29, 2021, 68 DCR 007656).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 121(b) of Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-76, May 3, 2021, 68 DCR 004935).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 121(b) of Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-437, Oct. 28, 2020, 67 DCR 12993).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 121(b) of Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Second Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-336, July 22, 2020, 67 DCR 9148).  Temporary Legislation  For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 121(b) of Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Temporary Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Law 24-23, Sept. 3, 2021, 68 DCR 005837).   For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 121(b) of Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Second Temporary Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Law 23-151, Dec. 3, 2020, 67 DCR 9920).
DC Code § 5-331.17 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences|Chapter 3A - First Amendment Rights and Police Standards|Subchapter I - First Amendment Assemblies|§ 5-331.17. Construction

The provisions of this subchapter are intended to protect persons who are exercising First Amendment rights in the District of Columbia, and the standards for police conduct set forth in this subchapter may be relied upon by such persons in any action alleging violations of statutory or common law rights.  (Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-352, § 117, 52 DCR 2296.)