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DC Code § 5-1416 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences|Chapter 14 - Chief Medical Examiner|§ 5-1416. Personnel, records, functions, and authority transferred

All positions, personnel, property, records, and unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, and other funds available or to be available to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and all the functions assigned and authority delegated to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner are hereby transferred to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner established pursuant to § 5-1402: (1) Commissioner’s Order 70-83, effective March 6, 1970, vesting the Director of the Department of Human Resources with authority over the Chief Medical Examiner and the operations of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner under Public Law 91-358; (2) Commissioner’s Order 71-16, effective January 26, 1971, establishing the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, headed by the Chief Medical Examiner, in the Department of Human Resources with the functions set forth in Public Law 91-358; (3) Part IV(B)(2) of Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1979, effective February 21, 1980, vesting the Commissioner of Public Health, Department of Human Services, with administrative authority over the technical programs and services for medical investigation of all deaths, except clearly natural deaths under Public Law 91-358 and Commissioner’s Order 71-16, as amended; (4) Part III(K) of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1986, effective January 3, 1987, vesting the Director of the Department of Human Services with responsibility for medically investigating and reporting on known or suspected homicides, suicides, medically unattended or accidental deaths and deaths which might threaten public health and safety; (5) Mayor’s Order 89-62, Establishment of Commission on the Medical Examiner’s Office, effective March 28, 1989; (6) Part IV(B)(2) of Reorganization Plan 4 of 1996, Establishment of the District of Columbia Department of Health, placing the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner under the supervision of the Director of the Department of Health; and (7) Department of Health Organization Order No. 15, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, dated May 30, 1997, establishing the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in the Department of Health.  (Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 2917, 47 DCR 6308.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition section, see § 2917 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-438, October 20, 2000, 47 DCR 8740).
DC Code § 5-1417 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences|Chapter 14 - Chief Medical Examiner|§ 5-1417. Regulations and fees

(a) The Mayor shall promulgate proposed regulations to implement the provisions of this chapter. The proposed regulations shall be submitted to the Council for a 45-day period of review, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays, and days of Council recess. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the regulations, in whole or in part, by resolution within the 45-day review period, the proposed rules shall be deemed approved. (b) The Mayor is authorized to establish fees and rates required by this chapter.  (Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 2918, 47 DCR 6308.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 5-1412. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 2918 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-438, October 20, 2000, 47 DCR 8740). Delegation of Authority Delegation of Authority Pursuant to Title XXIX of D.C. Law 13-172, the “Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Act of 2000” Creating the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, see Mayor’s Order 2001-04, January 5, 2001 ( 48 DCR 938).
DC Code § 5-1418 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences|Chapter 14 - Chief Medical Examiner|§ 5-1418. Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Management Fund

Repealed.  (Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 2918a; as added Oct. 20, 2005, D.C. Law 16-33, § 3002, 52 DCR 7503; Sept. 14, 2011, D.C. Law 19-21, § 9051, 58 DCR 6226.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 3002 of Fiscal Year 2006 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-168, July 26, 2005, 52 DCR 7667). For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 202 of Comprehensive Impaired Driving and Alcohol Testing Program Emergency Amendment Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-429, July 30, 2012, 59 DCR 9387). For temporary addition of D.C. Law 13-172, § 2918b, concerning blood and urine testing for the District’s impaired driving program, see § 202 of the Comprehensive Impaired Driving and Alcohol Testing Program Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2012 (D.C Act 19-508, October 26, 2012, 59 DCR 13325). Short Title Short title of subtitle A of title III of Law 16-33: Section 3001 of D.C. Law 16-33 provided that subtitle A of title III of the act may be cited as the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Management Fund Amendment Act of 2005.
DC Code § 5-1419 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences|Chapter 14 - Chief Medical Examiner|§ 5-1419. Impaired driving program; chemical testing

(a) The CME shall be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of blood and urine testing for the District’s impaired driving program. The CME may test or authorize the testing of specimens, as defined by § 50-1901(18), for the purposes of determining if specimens contain alcohol or a drug. (b) Until October 1, 2012, and after October 1, 2012 if authorized under § 5-1501.07(d), the CME shall be responsible for testing and certifying the accuracy of any District instrument utilized by District law enforcement personnel to test the alcohol content of breath. A District breath-test instrument shall only be used by District law enforcement personnel if it has been certified by the CME to be accurate. Certification of the accuracy of each breath test instrument must occur at least once every 180 days. (c) In addition to the requirements under subsection (a) of this section, the CME shall: (1) Develop a program for District law enforcement personnel to become trained and certified as a breath test instrument operator; (2) Develop policies and procedures for the operation and maintenance of all breath test instruments utilized by District law enforcement personnel; and (3) Develop policies and procedures for the maintenance of records demonstrating that the breath test instruments utilized by District law enforcement personnel are in proper operating condition.  (Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 2918b; as added Apr. 27, 2013, D.C. Law 19-266, § 202, 59 DCR 12957; Apr. 20, 2013, D.C. Law 19-260, § 2, 60 DCR 1292.)  Effect of Amendments The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-260 substituted “180 days” for “3 months” in (b). The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-266 added this section. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 202 of the Comprehensive Impaired Driving and Alcohol Testing Program Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-3, January 29, 2013, 60 DCR 2762, 20 DCSTAT 410). For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 202 of the Comprehensive Impaired Driving and Alcohol Testing Program Second Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-51, April 17, 2013, 60 DCR 6344, 20 DCSTAT 1360). Editor's Notes Section 5 of D.C. Law 19-260 provided that the Act shall apply as of the effective date of the Comprehensive Impaired Driving and Alcohol Breath Testing Program Amendment Act of 2012, signed by the Mayor on October 24, 2012 (D.C. Act 19-489; 59 DCR 12957), which became D.C. Law 19-266, effective April 27, 2013.
DC Code § 5-1420 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences|Chapter 14 - Chief Medical Examiner|§ 5-1420. Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Fund

 *NOTE: This section was created by emergency legislation with identical permanent legislation that will become effective in January, 2022.*  (a) There is established as a special fund the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Fund ("Fund"), which shall be administered by the Mayor in accordance with subsection (c) of this section. (b) All funds from fees received by OCME for services provided pursuant to § 5-1404(a-1) shall be deposited in the Fund. (c) Money in the Fund shall be used to support any personnel and non-personnel expenses associated with District fatality reviews, in addition to other agency expenses. (d)(1) The money deposited into the Fund but not expended in a fiscal year shall not revert to the unassigned fund balance of the General Fund of the District of Columbia at the end of a fiscal year, or at any other time. (2) Subject to authorization in an approved budget and financial plan, any funds appropriated in the Fund shall be continually available without regard to fiscal year limitation.  (Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 1918c; as added Aug. 23, 2021, D.C. Act 24-159, § 3072(k), 68 DCR 008602.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 3072(k) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).
DC Code § 5-1431.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences|Chapter 14A - Fatality Review Committee|§ 5-1431.04. Subpoena power

(a) When necessary for the discharge of its duties, the Committee may issue subpoenas to compel witnesses to appear, testify, or produce books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, documents, medical records, or other relevant records. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, subpoenas shall be served personally upon the witness or the witness's designated agent, not fewer than 5 business days before the date the witness must appear or the documents must be produced, by a special process server, at least 18 years of age, engaged by the Committee. (c) If, after a reasonable attempt, personal service on a witness or a witness's agent cannot be effected, a special process server identified in subsection (b) of this section may serve a subpoena by registered or certified mail not fewer than 8 business days before the date the witness must appear, testify, or produce documents. (d) If a witness who has been personally summoned neglects or refuses to obey the subpoena issued pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, the Committee may report that fact to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, and the court may compel obedience to the subpoena to the same extent as witnesses may be compelled to obey the subpoenas of the court.  (Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 3045, 65 DCR 9388.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 3045 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 3045 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).
DC Code § 5-1431.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences|Chapter 14A - Fatality Review Committee|§ 5-1431.05. Confidentiality of information and proceedings

(a) Except as provided in this section, information and records obtained or created by the Committee are confidential and not subject to civil discovery or to disclosure pursuant to subchapter II of Chapter 5 of Title 2. (b) Information and records presented to the Committee for review shall not be immune from subpoena, discovery, or prohibited from being introduced into evidence solely because they were presented to or reviewed by the Committee if the information and records have been obtained through other sources. (c) Information required to be reported under § 4-1321.02 or § 4-1321.03 shall be disclosed by the Committee to the Child and Family Services Agency. (d) A person other than a Committee member who appears before or participates in the Committee's review of homicides or suicides shall sign a confidentiality agreement acknowledging that any information provided to the Committee is confidential; provided, that any such confidentiality agreement shall account for situations where disclosure is necessary for the person to comply with a request for information from the Committee. (e) Committee meetings shall be subject to subchapter IV of Chapter 5 of Title 2, except that Committee meetings shall be closed when the Committee is discussing cases of individual homicides or suicides or where the identity of any person, other than a person who has expressly consented to be identified, can be ascertained. (f) Information identifying a victim of homicide or suicide, the victim's family members, or the alleged or suspected perpetrator of the homicide or suicide shall not be disclosed by the Committee in any report that is available to the public. (g) The Committee may disclose information to other entities when the Committee determines that disclosure is necessary to carry out the Committee's purpose and duties. The Committee may disclose Committee records to another District fatality review committee or board at the request of the District fatality review committee or board, if the other District fatality review committee or board is governed by confidentiality that is substantially similar to the confidentiality by which the Committee is governed. (h) This section shall not be construed to prohibit a person from: (1) Disclosing information that the person obtained independently of the Committee; or (2) Disclosing information that is already public.  (Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 3046, 65 DCR 9388.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 3046 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 3046 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).
DC Code § 5-1431.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences|Chapter 14A - Fatality Review Committee|§ 5-1431.06. Immunity from liability for providing information to the Committee

(a) Any person, hospital, or institution participating in good faith in providing information to the Committee pursuant to this chapter shall have immunity from administrative, civil, or criminal liability that might otherwise be incurred or imposed with respect to the disclosure of the information. In any such proceeding, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that the person, hospital, or institution that provided information to the Committee acted in good faith. (b) If acting in good faith, without malice, and within the parameters of the operating rules and procedures established by this chapter, members of the Committee are immune from civil liability for an activity related to reviews of homicides or suicides, as that term is defined in § 5-1431.01(e).  (Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 3047, 65 DCR 9388.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 3047 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 3047 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).
DC Code § 5-1431.07 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences|Chapter 14A - Fatality Review Committee|§ 5-1431.07. Unlawful disclosure of information; penalties

Whoever knowingly discloses, receives, makes use of, or permits the use of information concerning a victim or other person in violation of this chapter shall be subject to a civil fine of not more than $1,000. Violations of this chapter shall be prosecuted by the Office of the Attorney General or the Attorney General's designee in the name of the District of Columbia.  (Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 3048, 65 DCR 9388.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 3048 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 3048 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).
DC Code § 5-1431.08 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences|Chapter 14A - Fatality Review Committee|§ 5-1431.08. Rules

The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, may issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter.  (Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 3049, 65 DCR 9388.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 3049 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 3049 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).
DC Code § 5-1501.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences|Chapter 15 - Department of Forensic Sciences|§ 5-1501.01. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Board” means the Science Advisory Board established by § 5-1501.11. (2) “Department” means the Department of Forensic Sciences established by § 5-1501.02. (3) “Director” means the Director of the Department of Forensic Sciences. (4) “Forensic science services” means forensic science research, analysis, and related services, including the examination of evidence, the interpretation of results, and the provision of expert testimony, such as for the purposes of a criminal investigation or civil action. (5) “MPD” means the Metropolitan Police Department. (6) "Public health laboratory services" means monitoring and detecting health threats, including: (A) Testing samples in a wide variety of materials for toxins, infectious organisms, and other threats to public health; (B) Clinical diagnostic testing; (C) Disease surveillance; (D) Emergency response support; (E) Applied research; and (F) Laboratory training.  (Aug. 17, 2011, D.C. Law 19-18, § 2, 58 DCR 5403; Apr. 27, 2021, D.C. Law 23-274, § 501(a), 68 DCR 001034.)
DC Code § 5-1501.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences|Chapter 15 - Department of Forensic Sciences|§ 5-1501.02. Establishment of the Department of Forensic Sciences

(a) There is established as a subordinate agency in the executive branch of the government of the District of Columbia, the Department of Forensic Sciences. (b) The mission of the Department shall be to provide high-quality, timely, accurate, and reliable forensic science services and public health laboratory services with: (1) The use of best practices and best available technology; (2) A focus on the delivery of unbiased science and an emphasis on promoting transparency in operations; and (3) The goal of enhancing public safety and the fair and balanced administration of justice.  (Aug. 17, 2011, D.C. Law 19-18, § 3, 58 DCR 5403; Apr. 27, 2021, D.C. Law 23-274, § 501(b), 68 DCR 001034.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 5-1501.01.
DC Code § 5-1501.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences|Chapter 15 - Department of Forensic Sciences|§ 5-1501.03. Director; appointment, qualifications, compensation, term

(a) The Department shall be headed by a Director who shall be appointed by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Council, pursuant to § 1-523.01(a). (b) The Director shall be knowledgeable about forensic science services and experienced in the rigors of scientific analysis. The Director shall have: (1) Graduated from an accredited college or university with a masters or doctoral degree in an applicable area of science; (2) Demonstrated training and experience in scientific research and methodology; (3) Demonstrated management and administrative skills; (4) Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of forensic sciences; (5) A minimum of 6 years experience in scientific research, forensic sciences, or a combination thereof; and (6) A minimum of 4 years experience in directing or supervising both scientific and administrative staff in a forensic science, medical, or research setting. (c) The Mayor shall fix the compensation of the Director pursuant to subchapter X-A of Chapter 6 of Title 1 [§ 1-610.51 et seq.]. (d) The Director shall be appointed for a 4-year term. (e) If a vacancy in the position of the Director occurs as a consequence of any reason, the Mayor shall appoint a successor for a new term, in the same manner provided by this chapter.  (Aug. 17, 2011, D.C. Law 19-18, § 4, 58 DCR 5403.)
DC Code § 5-1501.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences|Chapter 15 - Department of Forensic Sciences|§ 5-1501.04. Duties of the Director

(a) The Director shall: (1) Be responsible for the management and operation of the Department; (2) Ensure that accreditation is obtained in compliance with § 5-1501.06(d); (3) Ensure that accreditation is maintained in compliance with § 5-1501.06(d); (4) Report to the Board any allegation of professional negligence, misconduct, or misidentification or other testing error that occurs in the provision of forensic science services and public health laboratory services within the Department; (5) Prepare an annual report on the activities of the Department, which shall be submitted to the Mayor and the Council and made available to the public in February of each year; (6) Be responsible for the preparation of minutes of meetings of the Board; and (7) Perform such other acts as may be appropriate to accomplish the declared mission of the Department. (b) The Director shall ensure that the Department promulgates training manuals and standard operating procedures, including: (1) Protocols for forensic testing, examination, and analysis; (2) Procedures for handling case-specific information to minimize bias; (3) Standards for the maintenance and calibration of all laboratory equipment and materials, including standards for maintaining logs documenting the maintenance and calibration performed; (4) Procedures for estimations of uncertainty; (5) Procedures for monitoring the quality of forensic analysis; (6) Procedures for regular internal and external audits; (7) A system through which reports of allegations of negligence, misconduct, or misidentification or other testing error are processed; (8) Proficiency testing protocols; (9) Internal validation studies; (10) Standards for reporting results, including model laboratory reports and guidelines for the presentation of results in court; and (11) Qualification standards for analyst positions within the Department. (c)(1) All documents promulgated pursuant to subsection (b) of this section shall be: (A) Provided by the Director to the Board prior to adoption; and (B) Made available by the Director to the Board when requested for periodic review. (2) The Director shall consider the recommendations of the Board. To the extent that the Director rejects the recommendations of the Board, the Director shall explain his or her reasons to the Board. (d) The Director may receive, administer, and expend all funds, including public and private grants, and other funding assistance available to perform his or her duties and to accomplish the Department's mission.  (Aug. 17, 2011, D.C. Law 19-18, § 5, 58 DCR 5403; Apr. 27, 2021, D.C. Law 23-274, § 501(c), 68 DCR 001034.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 5-1501.06 and § 5-1501.12.