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DC Code § 21-2402.07 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 21 - Fiduciary Relations and Persons with Mental Illness. [Enacted title]|Chapter 24 - Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction; Uniform Act|Subchapter II - Jurisdiction|§ 21-2402.07. Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct

(a) If at any time the Superior Court determines that it acquired jurisdiction to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order because of unjustifiable conduct, the court may: (1) Decline to exercise jurisdiction; (2) Exercise jurisdiction for the limited purpose of fashioning an appropriate remedy to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the respondent or the protection of the respondent’s property or prevent a repetition of the unjustifiable conduct, including staying the proceeding until a petition for the appointment of a guardian or issuance of a protective order is filed in a court of another state having jurisdiction; or (3) Continue to exercise jurisdiction after considering: (A) The extent to which the respondent and all persons required to be notified of the proceedings have acquiesced in the exercise of the court’s jurisdiction; (B) Whether it is a more appropriate forum than the court of any other state under the factors set forth in § 21-2402.06(c); and (C) Whether the court of any other state would have jurisdiction under factual circumstances in substantial conformity with the jurisdictional standards of § 21-2402.03. (b) If the Superior Court determines that it acquired jurisdiction to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order because a party seeking to invoke its jurisdiction engaged in unjustifiable conduct, it may assess against that party necessary and reasonable expenses, including attorney’s fees, investigative fees, court costs, communication expenses, witness fees and expenses, and travel expenses. The court may not assess fees, costs, or expenses of any kind against the District of Columbia or a governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality of the District unless authorized by law other than this chapter.  (Nov. 25, 2008, D.C. Law 17-270, § 2(b), 55 DCR 11018.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 207 of the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act.
DC Code § 21-2402.08 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 21 - Fiduciary Relations and Persons with Mental Illness. [Enacted title]|Chapter 24 - Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction; Uniform Act|Subchapter II - Jurisdiction|§ 21-2402.08. Notice of proceeding

If a petition for the appointment of a guardian or issuance of a protective order is brought in the District of Columbia and the District was not the respondent’s home state on the date the petition was filed, in addition to complying with the notice requirements of the District, notice of the petition shall be given to those persons who would be entitled to notice of the petition if a proceeding were brought in the respondent’s home state. The notice shall be given in the same manner as notice is required to be given in the District.  (Nov. 25, 2008, D.C. Law 17-270, § 2(b), 55 DCR 11018.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 208 of the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act.
DC Code § 21-2402.09 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 21 - Fiduciary Relations and Persons with Mental Illness. [Enacted title]|Chapter 24 - Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction; Uniform Act|Subchapter II - Jurisdiction|§ 21-2402.09. Proceedings in more than one state

Except for a petition for the appointment of a guardian in an emergency or issuance of a protective order limited to property located in the District of Columbia under § 21-2402.04(a)(1) or (2), if a petition for the appointment of a guardian or issuance of a protective order is filed in the District and in another state and neither petition has been dismissed or withdrawn, the following rules apply: (1) If the Superior Court has jurisdiction under § 21-2402.03, it may proceed with the case unless a court in another state acquires jurisdiction under provisions similar to § 21-2402.03 before the appointment or issuance of the order. (2) If the Superior Court does not have jurisdiction under § 21-2402.03, whether at the time the petition is filed or at any time before the appointment or issuance of the order, the Superior Court shall stay the proceeding and communicate with the court in the other state. If the court in the other state has jurisdiction, the Superior Court shall dismiss the petition unless the court in the other state determines that the Superior Court is a more appropriate forum.  (Nov. 25, 2008, D.C. Law 17-270, § 2(b), 55 DCR 11018.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 209 of the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act.
DC Code § 21-2404.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 21 - Fiduciary Relations and Persons with Mental Illness. [Enacted title]|Chapter 24 - Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction; Uniform Act|Subchapter IV - Registration and Recognition of Orders from Other States|§ 21-2404.01. Registration of guardianship orders

If a guardian has been appointed in another state and a petition for the appointment of a guardian is not pending in the District of Columbia, the guardian appointed in the other state, after giving notice to the appointing court of an intent to register, may register the guardianship order in the District by filing as a foreign judgment in the Superior Court certified copies of the order and letters of office.  (Nov. 25, 2008, D.C. Law 17-270, § 2(b), 55 DCR 11018.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 401 of the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act.
DC Code § 21-2404.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 21 - Fiduciary Relations and Persons with Mental Illness. [Enacted title]|Chapter 24 - Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction; Uniform Act|Subchapter IV - Registration and Recognition of Orders from Other States|§ 21-2404.02. Registration of protective orders

If a conservator has been appointed in another state and a petition for a protective order is not pending in the District of Columbia, the conservator appointed in the other state, after giving notice to the appointing court of an intent to register, may register the protective order in the District by filing as a foreign judgment in the Superior Court certified copies of the order and letters of office and of any bond.  (Nov. 25, 2008, D.C. Law 17-270, § 2(b), 55 DCR 11018.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 402 of the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act.
DC Code § 21-2404.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 21 - Fiduciary Relations and Persons with Mental Illness. [Enacted title]|Chapter 24 - Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction; Uniform Act|Subchapter IV - Registration and Recognition of Orders from Other States|§ 21-2404.03. Effect of registration

(a) Upon registration of a guardianship or protective order from another state, the guardian or conservator may exercise in the District of Columbia all powers authorized in the order of appointment except as prohibited under the laws of the District, including maintaining actions and proceedings in the District and, if the guardian or conservator is not a resident of the District, subject to any conditions imposed upon nonresident parties. (b) The Superior Court may grant any relief available under this chapter and other law of the District of Columbia to enforce a registered order.  (Nov. 25, 2008, D.C. Law 17-270, § 2(b), 55 DCR 11018.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 403 of the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act.
DC Code § 21-2405.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 21 - Fiduciary Relations and Persons with Mental Illness. [Enacted title]|Chapter 24 - Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction; Uniform Act|Subchapter V - Miscellaneous Provisions|§ 21-2405.01. Uniformity of application and construction

In applying and construing this uniform act, consideration shall be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it.  (Nov. 25, 2008, D.C. Law 17-270, § 2(b), 55 DCR 11018.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 21-2405.03. Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 501 of the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act.
DC Code § 21-2405.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 21 - Fiduciary Relations and Persons with Mental Illness. [Enacted title]|Chapter 24 - Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction; Uniform Act|Subchapter V - Miscellaneous Provisions|§ 21-2405.02. Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act

This chapter modifies, limits, and supersedes the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, approved June 30, 2000 (114 Stat. 464; 15 U.S.C. § 7001 et seq.), but does not modify, limit, or supersede section 101(c) of that act (15 U.S.C. § 7001(c) ) or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in section 103(b) of that act (15 U.S.C. § 7003(b) ).  (Nov. 25, 2008, D.C. Law 17-270, § 2(b), 55 DCR 11018.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 21-2405.03. Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 502 of the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act.
DC Code § 21-2405.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 21 - Fiduciary Relations and Persons with Mental Illness. [Enacted title]|Chapter 24 - Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction; Uniform Act|Subchapter V - Miscellaneous Provisions|§ 21-2405.03. Transitional provision

(a) This chapter applies to guardianship and protective proceedings begun on or after [November 25, 2008]. (b) Subchapters I, III, and IV [of this chapter] and §§ 21-2405.01 and 21-2405.02 apply to proceedings begun before [November 25, 2008], regardless of whether a guardianship or protective order has been issued.  (Nov. 25, 2008, D.C. Law 17-270, § 2(b), 55 DCR 11018.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 504 of the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act.
DC Code § 22-701 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 7 - Bribery; Obstructing Justice; Corrupt Influence|Subchapter I - Corrupt Influence|§ 22-701. Definition and penalty [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(b)-(d), 29 DCR 3976.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., §§ 22-701 to 22-703.
DC Code § 22-702 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 7 - Bribery; Obstructing Justice; Corrupt Influence|Subchapter I - Corrupt Influence|§ 22-702. Offering or receiving money, property, or valuable consideration to procure office or promotion from Council [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(b)-(d), 29 DCR 3976.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., §§ 22-701 to 22-703.
DC Code § 22-703 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 7 - Bribery; Obstructing Justice; Corrupt Influence|Subchapter I - Corrupt Influence|§ 22-703. Obstructing justice [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(b)-(d), 29 DCR 3976.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., §§ 22-701 to 22-703.
DC Code § 22-711 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 7 - Bribery; Obstructing Justice; Corrupt Influence|Subchapter II - Bribery|§ 22-711. Definitions

For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) “Court of the District of Columbia” means the Superior Court of the District of Columbia or the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. (2) “Juror” means any grand, petit, or other juror, or any person selected or summoned as a prospective juror of the District of Columbia. (3) “Official action” means any decision, opinion, recommendation, judgment, vote, or other conduct that involves an exercise of discretion on the part of the public servant. (4) “Official duty” means any required conduct that does not involve an exercise of discretion on the part of the public servant. (5) “Official proceeding” means any trial, hearing, investigation, or other proceeding in a court of the District of Columbia or conducted by the Council of the District of Columbia or an agency or department of the District of Columbia government, or a grand jury proceeding. (6) “Public servant” means any officer, employee, or other person authorized to act for or on behalf of the District of Columbia government. The term “public servant” includes any person who has been elected, nominated, or appointed to be a public servant or a juror. The term “public servant” does not include an independent contractor.  (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 301, 29 DCR 3976; May 7, 1993, D.C. Law 9-268, § 2(a), 39 DCR 5702.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 22-711.
DC Code § 22-712 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 7 - Bribery; Obstructing Justice; Corrupt Influence|Subchapter II - Bribery|§ 22-712. Prohibited acts; penalty

(a) A person commits the offense of bribery if that person: (1) Corruptly offers, gives, or agrees to give anything of value, directly or indirectly, to a public servant; or (2) Corruptly solicits, demands, accepts, or agrees to accept anything of value, directly or indirectly, as a public servant; in return for an agreement or understanding that an official act of the public servant will be influenced thereby or that the public servant will violate an official duty, or that the public servant will commit, aid in committing, or will collude in or allow any fraud against the District of Columbia. (b) Nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting concurrence in official action in the course of legitimate compromise between public servants. (c) Any person convicted of bribery shall be fined not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01 or twice the monetary equivalent of the thing of value, whichever is greater, or imprisoned for not more than 10 years, or both.  (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 302, 29 DCR 3976; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, §§ 111(a)(3), 205(v), 60 DCR 2064.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 22-712. Section References This section is referenced in § 23-546. Effect of Amendments The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-317, in (c), substituted “not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01” for “not more than $25,000,” and “twice” for “3 times”. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see §§ 111(a)(3) and 205(v) of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Emergency Amendment Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-45, April 1, 2013, 60 DCR 5400, 20 DCSTAT 1300). Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 19-317: Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-317 provided that the act shall apply only to offenses committed on or after June 11, 2013.
DC Code § 22-713 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 7 - Bribery; Obstructing Justice; Corrupt Influence|Subchapter II - Bribery|§ 22-713. Bribery of witness; penalty

(a) A person commits the offense of bribery of a witness if that person: (1) Corruptly offers, gives, or agrees to give to another person; or (2) Corruptly solicits, demands, accepts, or agrees to accept from another person; anything of value in return for an agreement or understanding that the testimony of the recipient will be influenced in an official proceeding before any court of the District of Columbia or any agency or department of the District of Columbia government, or that the recipient will absent himself or herself from such proceedings. (b) Nothing in subsection (a) of this section shall be construed to prohibit the payment or receipt of witness fees provided by law, or the payment by the party upon whose behalf a witness is called and receipt by a witness of a reasonable cost of travel and subsistence incurred and the reasonable value of time lost in attendance at any such proceeding, or, in case of expert witnesses, a reasonable fee for time spent in the preparation of a technical or professional opinion and appearing and testifying. (c) Any person convicted of bribery of a witness shall be fined not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01 or imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or both.  (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 303, 29 DCR 3976; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 205(w), 60 DCR 2064.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 22-713. Effect of Amendments The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-317 substituted “not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01” for “not more than $2,500” in (c). Cross References Obstruction of justice, see § 22-722. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 205(w) of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-45, April 1, 2013, 60 DCR 5400, 20 DCSTAT 1300). Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 19-317: Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-317 provided that the act shall apply only to offenses committed on or after June 11, 2013.
DC Code § 22-721 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 7 - Bribery; Obstructing Justice; Corrupt Influence|Subchapter III - Obstructing Justice|§ 22-721. Definitions

For the purpose of this subchapter, the term: (1) “Court of the District of Columbia” means the Superior Court of the District of Columbia or the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. (2) “Criminal investigator” means an individual authorized by the Mayor or the Mayor’s designated agent to conduct or engage in a criminal investigation, or a prosecuting attorney conducting or engaged in a criminal investigation. (3) “Criminal investigation” means an investigation of a violation of any criminal statute in effect in the District of Columbia. (4) “Official proceeding” means any trial, hearing, investigation, or other proceeding in a court of the District of Columbia or conducted by the Council of the District of Columbia or an agency or department of the District of Columbia government, or a grand jury proceeding.  (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 501, 29 DCR 3976; May 7, 1993, D.C. Law 9-268, § 2(b), 39 DCR 5702.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 22-721.
DC Code § 22-723 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 7 - Bribery; Obstructing Justice; Corrupt Influence|Subchapter III - Obstructing Justice|§ 22-723. Tampering with physical evidence; penalty

(a) A person commits the offense of tampering with physical evidence if, knowing or having reason to believe an official proceeding has begun or knowing that an official proceeding is likely to be instituted, that person alters, destroys, mutilates, conceals, or removes a record, document, or other object, with intent to impair its integrity or its availability for use in the official proceeding. (b) Any person convicted of tampering with physical evidence shall be fined not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01, imprisoned for not more than 3 years, or both.  (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 503, 29 DCR 3976; July 15, 2004, D.C. Law 15-174, § 301, 51 DCR 3677; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 205(cc), 60 DCR 2064.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 22-723. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 15-174 rewrote subsec. (b) which had read as follows: “(b) Any person convicted of tampering with physical evidence shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than 3 years, or both.” The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-317 substituted “not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01” for “not more than $5,000” in (b). Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 205(cc) of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-45, April 1, 2013, 60 DCR 5400, 20 DCSTAT 1300). Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 19-317: Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-317 provided that the act shall apply only to offenses committed on or after June 11, 2013.
DC Code § 22-1702 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 17 - Gambling|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 22-1702. Possession of lottery or policy tickets

If any person shall, within the District of Columbia, knowingly have in his or her possession or under his control, any record, notation, receipt, ticket, certificate, bill, slip, token, paper, or writing, current or not current, used or to be used in violating the provisions of § 22-1701, § 22-1704, or § 22-1708, he or she shall, upon conviction of each such offense, be fined not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01 or be imprisoned for not more than 180 days, or both. For the purpose of this section, possession of any record, notation, receipt, ticket, certificate, bill, slip, token, paper, or writing shall be presumed to be knowing possession thereof.  (Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 854, § 863a; Apr. 5, 1938, 52 Stat. 198, ch. 72, § 2; June 29, 1953, 67 Stat. 95, ch. 159, § 206(a); May 21, 1994, D.C. Law 10-119, § 2(j), 41 DCR 1639; Aug. 20, 1994, D.C. Law 10-151, § 105(g), 41 DCR 2608; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 201(o), 60 DCR 2064.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 22-1502. 1973 Ed., § 22-1502. Effect of Amendments The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-317 substituted “not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01” for “not more than $1,000”. Cross References Search warrants, see § 23-521 et seq. Emergency Legislation For temporary amendment of section, see § 105(g) 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 days) amendment of this section, see § 201(o) of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-45, April 1, 2013, 60 DCR 5400, 20 DCSTAT 1300). Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 19-317: Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-317 provided that the act shall apply only to offenses committed on or after June 11, 2013.
DC Code § 22-1703 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 17 - Gambling|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 22-1703. Permitting sale of lottery tickets on premises

If any person shall knowingly permit, on any premises under his or her control in the District, the sale of any chance or ticket in or share of a ticket in any lottery or policy lottery, or shall knowingly permit any lottery or policy lottery, or policy shop on such premises, he or she shall be fined not less than $50 and not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01, or be imprisoned not more than 180 days, or both.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1330, ch. 854, § 864; May 21, 1994, D.C. Law 10-119, § 2(k), 41 DCR 1639; Aug. 20, 1994, D.C. Law 10-151, § 105(h), 41 DCR 2608; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 201(p), 60 DCR 2064.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 22-1503. 1973 Ed., § 22-1503. Effect of Amendments The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-317 substituted “and not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01” for “nor more than $500”. Cross References Search warrants, see § 23-521 et seq. Emergency Legislation For temporary amendment of section, see § 105(h) 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 days) amendment of this section, see § 201(p) of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-45, April 1, 2013, 60 DCR 5400, 20 DCSTAT 1300). Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 19-317: Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-317 provided that the act shall apply only to offenses committed on or after June 11, 2013.