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DC Code § 16-2395 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 23 - Family Division [Family Court] Proceedings|Subchapter V - Permanent Guardianship|§ 16-2395. Modification, termination, or enforcement of the guardianship order

(a) Any party may move the court to modify, terminate, or enforce a guardianship order or an order of child support created under this subchapter. (b) Notice of a motion to modify, terminate, or enforce a guardianship order or an order of child support shall be personally served on all parties. If personal service under this section cannot be effected, then notice shall be made constructively pursuant to rules of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. (c) The court may issue an order of reference directing the Mayor to file a report and recommendation regarding the proposed modification or termination of the guardianship order within 45 days of the filing date of the motion. (d) A guardianship order may be modified or terminated if the court finds, by a preponderance of the evidence, that there has been a substantial and material change in the child’s circumstances subsequent to the entry of the guardianship order and that it is in the child’s best interests to modify or terminate the guardianship order. (e) The court shall hold an adjudicatory hearing as provided for in section 16-2388 before modifying or terminating a guardianship order and shall, at the conclusion of the hearing, enter a written order reciting the findings upon which such order is based, including findings pertaining to the court’s jurisdiction. (f) Upon entry of an order terminating the guardianship, the permanent guardian shall no longer be entitled to physical custody of the child, have any other parental rights and responsibilities concerning the child created under this subchapter, or have party status in any further proceeding brought under this subchapter. (g) Upon entry of an order terminating the guardianship, the court shall hold a hearing pursuant to section 16-2323.  (Apr. 4, 2001, D.C. Law 13-273, § 3(b), 48 DCR 1637.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 16-2398. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 2(b) of the Foster Children’s Guardianship Legislative Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-490, December 18, 2000, 48 DCR 63). For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 3(c) of Foster Children’s Guardianship Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-4, February 13, 2001, 48 DCR 2254). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) addition of subchapter V, “Permanent Guardianship”, consisting of §§ 16-2381 to 16-2399, see § 3(b) of the Adoption and Guardianship Subsidy Temporary Amendment Act of 2010 (D.C. Law 18-208, July 27, 2010, law notification 57 DCR 7547).
DC Code § 16-2396 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 23 - Family Division [Family Court] Proceedings|Subchapter V - Permanent Guardianship|§ 16-2396. Support

(a) Nothing under this subchapter shall preclude the permanent guardian from receiving money paid for the child’s support to the child’s parent under the terms of any statutory benefit or insurance system or any private contract, settlement, agreement, court order, devise, trust, conservatorship, or custodianship, and money or property of the child. (b) After due notice to the parent or other persons legally obligated to care for and support the child and after a hearing, the court may order and decree that the parent or other legally obligated person shall pay, in such manner as the court may direct, a reasonable sum that will cover in whole or in part the support and medical treatment of the child after the guardianship order is entered. If the parent or other legally obligated person willfully fails or refuses to pay such sum, the court may proceed against that person for contempt, or may file the order, which shall have the effect of a civil judgment.  (Apr. 4, 2001, D.C. Law 13-273, § 3(b), 48 DCR 1637.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 2(b) of the Foster Children’s Guardianship Legislative Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-490, December 18, 2000, 48 DCR 63). For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 3(c) of Foster Children’s Guardianship Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-4, February 13, 2001, 48 DCR 2254). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) addition of subchapter V, “Permanent Guardianship”, consisting of §§ 16-2381 to 16-2399, see § 3(b) of the Adoption and Guardianship Subsidy Temporary Amendment Act of 2010 (D.C. Law 18-208, July 27, 2010, law notification 57 DCR 7547).
DC Code § 16-2397 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 23 - Family Division [Family Court] Proceedings|Subchapter V - Permanent Guardianship|§ 16-2397. Interlocutory order of guardianship

(a) If it is in the child’s best interests, the court may enter an interlocutory guardianship order, which shall by its terms automatically become a guardianship order on a date therein named, not less than 6 months nor more than one year from the date of entry of the interlocutory order, unless in the interim the order shall have been set aside for cause shown. (b) The agency having responsibility for the child shall be permitted to visit the child during the period of the interlocutory order and may be ordered to provide services as specified in the interlocutory order. (c) The court may revoke its interlocutory guardianship order, either on its own motion or on the motion of one of the parties, for good cause shown, at any time before it becomes a guardianship order if it is in the child’s best interests. Before the revocation, personal notice shall be given to the parties and an adjudicatory hearing shall be conducted pursuant to section 16-2388.  (Apr. 4, 2001, D.C. Law 13-273, § 3(b), 48 DCR 1637.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 2(b) of the Foster Children’s Guardianship Legislative Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-490, December 18, 2000, 48 DCR 63). For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 3(c) of Foster Children’s Guardianship Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-4, February 13, 2001, 48 DCR 2254). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) addition of subchapter V, “Permanent Guardianship”, consisting of §§ 16-2381 to 16-2399, see § 3(b) of the Adoption and Guardianship Subsidy Temporary Amendment Act of 2010 (D.C. Law 18-208, July 27, 2010, law notification 57 DCR 7547).
DC Code § 16-2398 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 23 - Family Division [Family Court] Proceedings|Subchapter V - Permanent Guardianship|§ 16-2398. Successor guardian

(a) Upon filing a motion for permanent guardianship pursuant to section 16-2384, the movant may designate and the court shall approve any successor guardian. (b) A successor guardian may be designated or removed after the creation of the permanent guardianship by the filing of a motion to modify pursuant to section 16-2395. (c) The successor guardian shall immediately obtain physical custody of the child and assume the permanent guardian’s rights and responsibilities concerning the child upon the permanent guardian’s death, or physical or mental infirmity. (d) The successor guardian shall move the court for a modification of the original guardianship order within 30 days of obtaining physical custody of the child. Unless otherwise ordered by the court, the successor guardian shall assume the permanent guardian’s rights and responsibilities concerning the child until the court conducts a hearing on the motion to modify. (e) A motion filed pursuant to this section shall: (1) Include information required by section 16-2384(c); (2) Append the original order which designated the successor guardian; and (3) Append a copy of either: (A) Proof of the permanent guardian’s death, such as a copy of a death certificate or funeral home receipt; or (B) Proof of the permanent guardian’s physical or mental infirmity. (f) Before issuing a final order transferring the permanent guardian’s rights and responsibilities to the successor guardian, the court shall, in addition to the requirements specified in section 16-2395(e), find that: (1) The successor guardian was duly designated by the permanent guardian; (2) The permanent guardian is deceased or is physically or mentally infirm; (3) The transfer of permanent guardianship is in the child’s best interests; (4) Adoption, termination of parental rights, or return to parent is not appropriate for the child; and (5) The successor guardian is suitable and able to provide a safe and permanent home for the child.  (Apr. 4, 2001, D.C. Law 13-273, § 3(b), 48 DCR 1637.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 2(b) of the Foster Children’s Guardianship Legislative Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-490, December 18, 2000, 48 DCR 63). For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 3(c) of Foster Children’s Guardianship Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-4, February 13, 2001, 48 DCR 2254). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) addition of subchapter V, “Permanent Guardianship”, consisting of §§ 16-2381 to 16-2399, see § 3(b) of the Adoption and Guardianship Subsidy Temporary Amendment Act of 2010 (D.C. Law 18-208, July 27, 2010, law notification 57 DCR 7547).
DC Code § 16-2801 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - Medical Malpractice|Subchapter I - Generally|§ 16-2801. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Court” means the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. (2) “Healthcare provider” means an individual or entity licensed or otherwise authorized under District law to provide healthcare service, including a hospital, nursing facility, comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation facility, home health agency, hospice program, renal dialysis facility, ambulatory surgical center, pharmacy, physician or health care practitioner’s office, long-term care facility, behavior health residential treatment facility, health clinic, birth center, clinical laboratory, health center, physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, certified registered nurse anesthetist, certified nurse midwife, psychologist, certified social worker, registered dietitian or nutrition professional, physical or occupational therapist, pharmacist, or other individual health care practitioner.  (Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-263, § 302, 54 DCR 807.)
DC Code § 16-2802 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - Medical Malpractice|Subchapter I - Generally|§ 16-2802. Notice of intention to file suit

(a) Any person who intends to file an action in the court alleging medical malpractice against a healthcare provider shall notify the intended defendant of his or her action not less than 90 days prior to filing the action. Notice may be given by service on an intended defendant at his or her last known address registered with the appropriate licensing authority. Upon a showing of a good faith effort to give the required notice, the court may excuse the failure to give notice within the time prescribed. (b) The notice required in subsection (a) of this section shall include sufficient information to put the defendant on notice of the legal basis for the claim and the type and extent of the loss sustained, including information regarding the injuries suffered. Nothing herein shall preclude the person giving notice from adding additional theories of liability based upon information obtained in court-conducted discovery or adding injuries or loss which become known at a later time. (c) A legal action alleging medical malpractice shall not be commenced in the court unless the requirements of this section have been satisfied.  (Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-263, § 302, 54 DCR 807.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 16-2803 and § 16-2804.
DC Code § 16-2803 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - Medical Malpractice|Subchapter I - Generally|§ 16-2803. Extension of statute of limitations

If the notice required under § 16-2802 is served within 90 days of the expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, the time for the commencement of the action shall be extended 90 days from the date of the service of the notice.  (Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-263, § 302, 54 DCR 807.)
DC Code § 16-2804 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - Medical Malpractice|Subchapter I - Generally|§ 16-2804. Unknown defendant or unlicensed defendant

(a) Section 16-2802 shall not apply to: (1) Any intended defendant whose name is unknown or who was not licensed at the time of the alleged occurrence or is unlicensed at the time notice is given; (2) Any claim that is unknown to the person at the time of filing his or her notice; or (3) Any intended defendant who is identified in the notice by a misnomer. (b) Nothing indicated herein shall prevent the court from waiving the requirements of § 16-2802 upon a showing of good faith effort to comply or if the interests of justice dictate.  (Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-263, § 302, 54 DCR 807.)
DC Code § 16-2821 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - Medical Malpractice|Subchapter II - Mediation|§ 16-2821. Requirement for mediation

After an action is filed in the court against a healthcare provider alleging medical malpractice, the court shall require the parties to enter into mediation, without discovery or, if all parties agree with only limited discovery that will not interfere with the completion of mediation within 30 days of the Initial Scheduling and Settlement Conference (“ISSC”), prior to any further litigation in an effort to reach a settlement agreement. The mediation schedule shall be included in the scheduling conference order following the ISSC. Unless all parties agree, the stay of discovery shall not be more than 30 days after the ISSC.  (Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-263, § 302, 54 DCR 807.)
DC Code § 16-2822 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - Medical Malpractice|Subchapter II - Mediation|§ 16-2822. Mediator costs

Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, the costs of mediation, if any, shall be equally shared by the parties.  (Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-263, § 302, 54 DCR 807; Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-353, §§ 158(b), 257, 56 DCR 1117.)  Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 17-353 validated a previously made technical correction in the section designation.
DC Code § 16-2823 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - Medical Malpractice|Subchapter II - Mediation|§ 16-2823. Mediators

(a) The court shall assign the parties to court-provided mediation and provide a roster of medical malpractice mediators from which the parties may hire an eligible medical malpractice mediator. In the alternative, all parties can agree to hire another individual outside the roster. To be eligible for inclusion in the roster of medical malpractice mediators, an individual shall be a judge or lawyer with at least 10 years of significant experience in medical malpractice litigation. (b) If the parties cannot agree on the selection of a mediator, the court shall appoint one.  (Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-263, § 302, 54 DCR 807.)
DC Code § 16-2824 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - Medical Malpractice|Subchapter II - Mediation|§ 16-2824. Attendance at mediation session

(a) For the purposes of this section, the term “a representative with settlement authority” means an individual with control of the financial settlement resources for the case and the authority to pledge those resources to settle the case on behalf of a party. (b) All parties shall personally attend mediation sessions. (c) If a party is not an individual, a representative with settlement authority for the party shall attend the mediation session. (d) In cases involving an insurance company, a representative of the company with settlement authority shall attend the mediation session. (e) Attorneys representing each party with primary responsibility for the case shall attend the mediation session.  (Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-263, § 302, 54 DCR 807.)
DC Code § 16-2825 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - Medical Malpractice|Subchapter II - Mediation|§ 16-2825. Mediation statements

(a) Each party shall submit a confidential mediation statement to the mediator no later than 10 days prior to the initial mediation session. The parties shall not send copies of the mediation statement to the clerk, the assigned judge, or the other parties. (b) Unless not already stated in the complaint and answer, the mediation statement shall: (1) Include a brief summary of facts; (2) Identify the issues of law and fact in dispute and summarize the party’s position on those issues; (3) Discuss whether there are issues of law or fact the early resolution of which could facilitate early settlement or narrow the scope of the dispute; (4) Identify the attorney who will represent the party at the mediation session and the person with settlement authority who will attend the mediation session; (5) Include any documents or materials relevant to the case which may assist the mediator and advance the purposes of the mediation session; and (6) Present any other matters that may assist the mediator and facilitate the mediation. (c) Mediation statements are intended solely to facilitate the mediation and shall not be filed with the court.  (Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-263, § 302, 54 DCR 807.)
DC Code § 16-2826 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - Medical Malpractice|Subchapter II - Mediation|§ 16-2826. Mediator’s report

A mediator’s report shall be filed with the court no later than 10 days after the mediation has terminated, informing the court regarding: (1) Attendance; (2) Whether a settlement was reached; or (3) If a settlement was not reached, any agreements to narrow the scope of the dispute, limit discovery, facilitate future settlement, hold another mediation session, or otherwise reduce the cost and time of trial preparation.  (Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-263, § 302, 54 DCR 807.)
DC Code § 16-2827 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - Medical Malpractice|Subchapter II - Mediation|§ 16-2827. Confidentiality

(a) The mediation session shall be confidential. All proceedings at the mediation, including any statement made by any party, attorney, or other participant, shall be privileged and shall not be construed as an admission against interest. Any statement at such proceedings shall not be used in court in connection with the case or any other litigation. A party shall not be bound by anything said or done at the mediation unless a settlement is reached. (b) A mediator shall not be compelled to provide evidence of a mediation communication in any subsequent trial.  (Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-263, § 302, 54 DCR 807.)
DC Code § 16-2841 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - Medical Malpractice|Subchapter III - Evidence|§ 16-2841. Inadmissibility of benevolent gestures

For the purpose of any civil action or administrative proceeding alleging medical malpractice against a healthcare provider, an expression of sympathy or regret made in writing, orally, or by conduct made by or on behalf of the healthcare provider to a victim of the alleged medical malpractice, any member of the victim’s family, or any individual who claims damages by or through that victim, is inadmissible as an admission of liability. Nothing herein shall preclude the court from permitting the introduction of an admission of liability into evidence.  (Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-263, § 302, 54 DCR 807.)  Cross References Distribution of undivided interests in any property of the estate, partition proceedings, see § 20-1105.
DC Code § 16-2901 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 29 - Partition|Subchapter I - Partition Generally|§ 16-2901. Parties; accounting by tenant in common

(a) The Superior Court of the District of Columbia may decree a partition of lands, tenements, or hereditaments on the complaint of a tenant in common, claiming by descent or purchase, or of a joint tenant; or when it appears that the property can not be divided without loss or injury to the parties interested, the court may decree a sale thereof and a division of the money arising from the sale among the parties, according to their respective rights. (b) This section applies to cases where: (1) all the parties are of full age; (2) all the parties are infants; (3) some of the parties are of full age and some are infants; (4) some or all of the parties are non compos mentis; and (5) all or any of the parties are non-residents — and a party, whether of full age, infant, or non compos mentis, may file a complaint pursuant to this section, an infant by his guardian or next friend, and a person non compos mentis by his committee. (c) In a case of partition, when a tenant in common has received the rents and profits of the property to his own use, he may be required to account to his cotenants for their respective shares of the rents and profits. Amounts found to be due on the accounting may be charged against the share of the party owing them in the property, or its proceeds in case of sale. (d) This section does not affect sections 21-146 and 21-704 [repealed].  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 597, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 561, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(k)(1), (2).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-2901. 1973 Ed., § 16-2901. Section References This section is referenced in § 20-1105. Cross References Coparcenary estates, abolition, see § 42-517. Dower rights, see § 19-102 et seq. Service by publication, nonresidents, absent defendants, and unknown heirs or devisees, see § 13-336. References in Text Section 21-704, referred to in subsection (d), was repealed by § 3 of D.C. Law 6-204, effective February 28, 1987.
DC Code § 16-2921 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 29 - Partition|Subchapter II - Assignment of Dower; Parties to Partition Proceeding; Sale of Property Discharged from Dower or Spouse’s Intestate Share. [Repealed]|§ 16-2921. Appointment of commissioners; cases of partition. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 597, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 561, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(k)(1); Mar. 24, 1998, D.C. Law 12-81,§ 10(mm), 45 DCR 745; Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-292, § 803(c)(3), 48 DCR 2087.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-2921. 1973 Ed., § 16-2921.
DC Code § 16-2922 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 29 - Partition|Subchapter II - Assignment of Dower; Parties to Partition Proceeding; Sale of Property Discharged from Dower or Spouse’s Intestate Share. [Repealed]|§ 16-2922. Widow or widower of tenant in common. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 597, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-292, § 803(c)(3), 48 DCR 2087.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-2922. 1973 Ed., § 16-2922.