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DC Code § 24-408 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 4 - Indeterminate Sentences and Paroles|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 24-408. Prisoners who may be paroled

(a) The power of the Board of Parole shall extend to all prisoners whose sentences exceed 180 days regardless of the nature of the offense; provided, that in the case of a prisoner convicted of an offense other than a felony, including violations of municipal regulations and ordinances and Acts of Congress in the nature of municipal regulations and ordinances, the prisoner may not be paroled until he has served one-third of the sentence imposed, and in the case of 2 or more sentences for other than a felony, no parole may be granted until after the prisoner has served one-third of the aggregate sentences imposed. (a-1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to any offense committed on or after August 5, 2000. (b) A person convicted of a crime of violence as defined by § 22-4501, shall not be paroled prior to serving 85% of the minimum sentence imposed; provided, that any mandatory minimum sentence shall be served in its entirety.  (July 15, 1932, 47 Stat. 698, ch. 492, § 9; June 6, 1940, 54 Stat. 242, ch. 254, § 7(a); July 17, 1947, 61 Stat. 379, ch. 263, § 6; Aug. 20, 1994, D.C. Law 10-151, § 801, 41 DCR 2608; June 8, 2001, D.C. Law 13-302, § 8(c), 47 DCR 7249.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-208. 1973 Ed., § 24-208. Section References This section is referenced in § 24-463. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 13-302 added subsec. (a-1). Emergency Legislation For temporary amendment of section, see § 801 of the Omnibus Criminal Justice Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 1994 (D.C. Act 10-255, June 22, 1994, 41 DCR 4286). For temporary (90-day) amendment of section, see § 8(c) 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 § 8(c) 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 § 8(c) 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 § 8(c) of Sentencing Reform Second Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-51, May 2, 2001, 48 DCR 4370).
DC Code § 24-409 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 4 - Indeterminate Sentences and Paroles|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 24-409. Federal Parole Board

The Board of Parole created by § 723a [repealed] of Title 18, United States Code, shall have and exercise the same power and authority over prisoners convicted in the District of Columbia of crimes against the United States or now or hereafter confined in any United States penitentiary or prison (other than the penal institutions of the District of Columbia) as is vested in the District Board of Parole over prisoners confined in the penal institutions of the District of Columbia.  (July 15, 1932, ch. 492, § 10; June 5, 1934, 48 Stat. 880, ch. 391.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-209. 1973 Ed., § 24-209. References in Text Section 723a of Title 18, U.S. Code, referred to in this section, was repealed by the Act of June 25, 1948, 62 Stat. 862, Ch. 645, § 21. The Board of Indeterminate Sentence and Parole was replaced by the Board of Parole pursuant to the Act of July 17, 1947, 61 Stat. 378, Ch. 263.
DC Code § 24-452 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 4 - Indeterminate Sentences and Paroles|Subchapter II - Interstate Parole and Probation Compact|§ 24-452. Definitions

As used in this subchapter, the term “state” means any of the several states of the United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and the District of Columbia, and the term “Governor” means the chief executive officer of any such jurisdiction.  (Mar. 12, 1976, D.C. Law 1-51, § 3, 22 DCR 5299.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-252. 1973 Ed., § 24-252.
DC Code § 24-453 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 4 - Indeterminate Sentences and Paroles|Subchapter II - Interstate Parole and Probation Compact|§ 24-453. Severability

If any section or provision of this subchapter is held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such unconstitutionality or invalidity shall not affect the remaining sections or provisions of this subchapter.  (Mar. 12, 1976, D.C. Law 1-51, § 4, 22 DCR 5299.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-253. 1973 Ed., § 24-253.
DC Code § 24-461 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 4 - Indeterminate Sentences and Paroles|Subchapter III - Medical and Geriatric Parole|§ 24-461. Definitions

For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) “Geriatric inmate” means a person 65 years of age or older convicted of a violation of a District of Columbia criminal law by a court in the District of Columbia, who suffers from a chronic infirmity, illness, or disease related to aging, and poses a low risk to the community; (2) “Permanently incapacitated inmate” means a person convicted of a violation of a District of Columbia criminal law by a court in the District of Columbia and who, by reason of an existing physical or medical condition which is not terminal, is permanently and irreversibly physically incapacitated, and who does not constitute a danger to himself or to society; and (3) “Terminally ill inmate” means a person convicted of a violation of the District of Columbia criminal law by a court in the District of Columbia who has an incurable condition caused by illness or disease which would, within reasonable medical judgment, produce death within 6 months and does not constitute a danger to himself or to society.  (May 15, 1993, D.C. Law 9-271, § 2, 40 DCR 792; June 3, 1997, D.C. Law 11-275, § 16, 44 DCR 1408.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-261. Section References This section is referenced in § 24-462.
DC Code § 24-462 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 4 - Indeterminate Sentences and Paroles|Subchapter III - Medical and Geriatric Parole|§ 24-462. Conditions present at time of sentencing excluded

No physical or medical condition set forth in § 24-461 which existed at the time of sentencing shall provide the basis for geriatric or medical parole under this subchapter.  (May 15, 1993, D.C. Law 9-271, § 3, 40 DCR 792.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-262.
DC Code § 24-463 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 4 - Indeterminate Sentences and Paroles|Subchapter III - Medical and Geriatric Parole|§ 24-463. Board of Parole authority

(a) The Board of Parole (“Board”) shall establish a medical and geriatric parole program to be administered by the Department of Corrections (“Department”). The authority to grant medical or geriatric parole shall rest solely with the Board. The Department shall determine for each person considered for geriatric or medical parole, whether the person is a: (1) Geriatric inmate; (2) Permanently incapacitated inmate; or (3) Terminally ill inmate. (b) Notwithstanding § 24-408, inmates who have not served their minimum sentences shall be considered eligible for parole under this section. Medical and geriatric parole consideration shall be in addition to any other parole for which an inmate may be eligible. (c) The Board shall determine the appropriate level of supervision and shall develop a comprehensive discharge plan for each inmate released under this subchapter. (d) In considering an inmate for medical or geriatric parole, the Board may request that additional medical evidence be produced or that additional medical examinations be conducted. (e) The parole term of an inmate on medical parole shall be for the remainder of the inmate’s sentence, without diminution of sentence for good behavior. In addition to terms and conditions prescribed by the Board, supervision of an inmate on medical or geriatric parole shall also consist of periodic medical evaluations at intervals to be determined by the Board at the time of release. (f) The chairperson of the Board shall report annually to the Mayor, the Chairpersons of the Council of the District of Columbia, and the Council’s Committee on the Judiciary, the number of applications for medical and geriatric parole, the nature of the illness, disease, or condition of the applicants, the reasons for denial of applications for medical or geriatric parole, the number of persons on medical and geriatric parole who have been returned to the custody of the Department, and the reasons for their return.  (May 15, 1993, D.C. Law 9-271, § 4, 40 DCR 792.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-263. Editor's Notes Board of Parole abolished: Section 11231(a) and (b) of the National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act of 1997, approved August 5, 1997 (P.L. 105-33; 111 Stat. 745), transferred the authority of the Board of Parole to the U.S. Parole Commission and abolished the D.C. Board of Parole.
DC Code § 24-464 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 4 - Indeterminate Sentences and Paroles|Subchapter III - Medical and Geriatric Parole|§ 24-464. Medical parole

(a) The Department shall identify permanently incapacitated and terminally ill inmates for consideration for medical parole based solely on medical documentation. The Department shall forward an application and documentation in support of parole eligibility to the Board within 15 days of receipt of an application. The documentation shall include information concerning the inmate’s medical history and prognosis, institutional behavior and adjustment, and criminal history. The inmate or inmate’s representative may submit an application to the Board. (b) Whenever it shall appear to the Board that because of a medical condition an inmate is permanently incapacitated or terminally ill, and the inmate’s parole is not incompatible with the welfare of society, the Board may authorize the inmate’s release on medical parole upon terms and conditions as the Board shall from time to time prescribe. (c) The Board shall make a determination whether to grant medical parole within 15 days of receipt of an application and supporting documentation from the Department.  (May 15, 1993, D.C. Law 9-271, § 5, 40 DCR 792.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-264.
DC Code § 24-465 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 4 - Indeterminate Sentences and Paroles|Subchapter III - Medical and Geriatric Parole|§ 24-465. Conditions for geriatric release

(a) A geriatric inmate who is 65 years of age or older, has a chronic infirmity, illness, or disease, and who poses a low risk to the community, may be eligible for parole as determined by the Board. (b) Consideration for geriatric parole shall be initiated by the submission of an application from the Department, the inmate, or the inmate’s representative and the Department’s supporting documentation to the Board. (c) In determining eligibility for geriatric release, the Board shall take into consideration the following factors: (1) Age of inmate; (2) Severity of illness, disease, or infirmities; (3) Comprehensive health evaluation; (4) Institutional behavior; (5) Level of risk for violence; (6) Criminal history; and (7) Alternatives to maintaining geriatric long-term prisoners in traditional prison settings. (d) The Department shall submit an application for geriatric release with supporting documentation to the Board within 30 days of receipt of an application. (e) The Board shall make a determination whether to grant geriatric parole within 30 days of receipt of the application and supporting documentation from the Department.  (May 15, 1993, D.C. Law 9-271, § 6, 40 DCR 792.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-265.
DC Code § 24-466 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 4 - Indeterminate Sentences and Paroles|Subchapter III - Medical and Geriatric Parole|§ 24-466. Eligibility for public assistance

(a) When a person has been granted either medical or geriatric parole and applies for public assistance, including medical assistance, the Department shall forward the application for assistance to the Department of Human Services, and advise the Board that an application for assistance has been made. (b) The Department of Human Services shall, within 60 days of receipt of a medical or geriatric parolee’s application for assistance, determine the eligibility of the person for general assistance, public assistance, Medicaid, or any other District or federal medical assistance program. (c) Repealed. (d) Notwithstanding any other law, when a person is released on medical or geriatric parole and is in need of public assistance, including medical assistance, the Department of Human Services shall be responsible for the administrative costs of the initial and any subsequent eligibility determination and the costs of any public assistance, including medical assistance, following a person’s release on medical or geriatric parole for so long as the person is eligible.  (May 15, 1993, D.C. Law 9-271, § 7, 40 DCR 792; Mar. 20, 1998, D.C. Law 12-60, § 704, 44 DCR 7378.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-266. Emergency Legislation For temporary amendment of section, see § 5 of the General Public Assistance Program Termination Emergency Amendment Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-72, May 12, 1997, 44 DCR 2989). For temporary amendment of section, see § 704 of the Fiscal Year 1998 Revised Budget Support Emergency Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-152, October 17, 1997, 44 DCR 6196), and § 704 of the Fiscal Year 1998 Revised Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-239, January 13, 1998, 45 DCR 508). Temporary Legislation Section 5 of D.C. Law 12-21 deleted “general or” preceding “public” in (a); and repealed (c). Section 8(b) of D.C. Law 12-21 provided that the act shall expire on the 225th day of its having taken effect. Section 704 of D.C. Law 12-59 deleted “general or” preceding “public” in (a); and repealed (c). Section 2001(b) of D.C. Law 12-59 provided the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect. Section 2002 of D.C. Law 12-59 provided that the act shall apply as of October 1, 1997. Editor's Notes Application of Law 12-60: Section 2002 of D.C. Law 12-60 provided that the act shall apply as of October 1, 1997.
DC Code § 24-467 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 4 - Indeterminate Sentences and Paroles|Subchapter III - Medical and Geriatric Parole|§ 24-467. Exceptions

Persons convicted of first degree murder or persons sentenced for crimes committed when armed under § 22-4502, or under § 22-4504(b), or under § 22-2803, shall not be eligible for geriatric parole or geriatric suspension of sentence.  (May 15, 1993, D.C. Law 9-271, § 8, 40 DCR 792; Feb. 5, 1994, D.C. Law 10-68, § 57, 40 DCR 6311; May 16, 1995, D.C. Law 10-255, § 18, 41 DCR 5193; May 25, 1995, D.C. Law 10-258, § 2, 42 DCR 238; June 15, 2013, D.C. Law 19-318, § 2(a), 59 DCR 12469.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-267. Effect of Amendments The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-318 substituted “or under § 22-2803” for “and § 22-2803”; and substituted “eligible for geriatric parole or geriatric suspension of sentence” for “eligible for geriatric or medical parole.”
DC Code § 24-601 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 6 - Rehabilitation of Alcoholics|Subchapter I - General|§ 24-601. Purpose

The purpose of this subchapter is to establish a comprehensive program in the District of Columbia for the prevention of alcoholism and the rehabilitation of alcoholics, discourage abuse of alcoholic beverages, and provide for medical, psychiatric, and other scientific treatment of chronic alcoholics; to minimize the deleterious effects of excessive drinking; to reduce the financial burden imposed upon the people of the District of Columbia by the abusive use of alcoholic beverages, as is reflected in accidents, inefficiency of personnel, and absenteeism; and to establish methods of handling intoxication and alcoholism that will benefit the individual involved and more fully protect the public. In order to accomplish this purpose and alleviate intoxication and chronic alcoholism, all public officials in the District of Columbia shall take cognizance of the fact that public intoxication shall be handled as a public health problem rather than as a criminal offense, and that a chronic alcoholic is a sick person who needs, is entitled to, and shall be provided appropriate medical, psychiatric, institutional, advisory, and rehabilitative treatment services of the highest caliber for his illness.  (Aug. 4, 1947, 61 Stat. 744, ch. 472, § 1; Aug. 3, 1968, 82 Stat. 618, Pub. L. 90-452, § 3(a).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-521. 1973 Ed., § 24-521.
DC Code § 24-602 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 6 - Rehabilitation of Alcoholics|Subchapter I - General|§ 24-602. Definitions

For purposes of this subchapter: (1) The term “chronic alcoholic” means any person who chronically and habitually uses alcoholic beverages to the extent that: (A) They injure his health or interfere with his social or economic functioning; or (B) He has lost the power of self-control with respect to the use of such beverages. (2) The term “Court” means the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. (3) The term “Mayor” means the Mayor of the District of Columbia.  (Aug. 4, 1947, 61 Stat. 744, ch. 472, § 2; Aug. 3, 1968, 82 Stat. 618, Pub. L. 90-452, § 3(a); July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 570, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 155(a).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-522. 1973 Ed., § 24-522. Section References This section is referenced in § 47-2885.11. 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 § 24-603 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 6 - Rehabilitation of Alcoholics|Subchapter I - General|§ 24-603. Public health program; delegation of powers by Mayor

(a) The Mayor shall establish and maintain an effective public health program in the District of Columbia to provide a continuum of appropriate services to intoxicated persons and chronic alcoholics. Such program shall coordinate all District of Columbia services for intoxicated persons and chronic alcoholics and shall include at least the following facilities which shall be available to both males and females: (1) One or more detoxification centers, which shall be located within the District of Columbia, which shall have a total capacity of not more than 150 beds, and which shall provide appropriate medical services for intoxicated persons, including initial examination, diagnosis, and classification; (2) An inpatient extended care facility which shall have a capacity of not more than 800 beds and which shall provide intensive study, treatment, and rehabilitation of chronic alcoholics. Such facility shall not admit intoxicated persons; and (3) Outpatient aftercare facilities which may include clinics, social centers, vocational rehabilitation services, and supportive residential facilities and which shall have a total capacity of not more than 600 beds. (b) The Mayor may: (1) Establish or designate an agency of the District of Columbia government; and (2) Designate any officer or employee of the District of Columbia government to carry out any of his functions, powers, and duties under this subchapter.  (Aug. 4, 1947, 61 Stat. 744, ch. 472, § 3; Aug. 3, 1968, 82 Stat. 619, Pub. L. 90-452, § 3(a); June 3, 1997, D.C. Law 11-275, § 18, 44 DCR 1408.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-523. 1973 Ed., § 24-523. Section References This section is referenced in § 24-604, § 24-605, and § 24-606. 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 § 24-605 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 6 - Rehabilitation of Alcoholics|Subchapter I - General|§ 24-605. Voluntary admission to inpatient centers; information program; involuntary detention

(a) Any person may voluntarily request admission to the inpatient center authorized in § 24-603(a), and no person committed under § 24-607 shall take precedence for purposes of admission over a person who voluntarily requests admission unless the person so committed is found by the Court to endanger the public safety. The medical officer in charge of the inpatient center is authorized to determine who shall be admitted as a patient. A complete medical, social, occupational, and family history shall be obtained as part of the diagnosis and classification at the inpatient center, and an effort shall also be made to obtain copies of all pertinent records from other agencies, institutions, and medical facilities in order to develop a complete and permanent history on each patient. (b) A program shall be developed for patients of the inpatient center who are diagnosed not to be chronic alcoholics which program shall be designed to inform them of the dangers of alcoholism. (c) In the case of a patient of the inpatient center who is diagnosed as a chronic alcoholic, he shall be given immediate, intensive treatment for chronic alcoholism at the inpatient center. (d) No patient may be detained at the inpatient center without his consent, except under an order of the Court issued under § 24-607. Reasonable regulations for checking out of the inpatient center and for providing transportation may be adopted. If a patient checks out of the center against medical advice, he may be readmitted at the discretion of the medical officer in charge of the center.  (Aug. 4, 1947, 61 Stat. 745, ch. 472, § 5; Aug. 3, 1968, 82 Stat. 620, Pub. L. 90-452, § 3(a).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-525. 1973 Ed., § 24-525.