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DC Code § 11-2606 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 11 - Organization and Jurisdiction of the Courts. [Enacted title]|Chapter 26 - Representation of Indigents in Criminal Cases|§ 11-2606. Receipt of other payments

(a) Whenever the court finds that funds are available for payment from or on behalf of a person furnished representation, it may authorize or direct that such funds be paid to the appointed attorney, or to any person or organization authorized pursuant to section 2605 of this title [11-2605] to render investigative, expert, or other services, or to the court for deposit in the Treasury as a reimbursement to the appropriation, current at the time of payment, to carry out the provisions of this section. Except as so authorized or directed, no such person or organization may request or accept any payment or promise of payment for representing a defendant. (b) Any person compensated, or entitled to be compensated, for any services rendered under this chapter who shall seek, ask, demand, receive, or offer to receive, any money, goods, or services in return therefor from or on behalf of a defendant or respondent shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.  (Sept. 3, 1974, 88 Stat. 1092, Pub. L. 93-412, § 2.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 11-2606. 1973 Ed., § 11-2606. Section References This section is referenced in § 11-2603.
DC Code § 11-2607 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 11 - Organization and Jurisdiction of the Courts. [Enacted title]|Chapter 26 - Representation of Indigents in Criminal Cases|§ 11-2607. Preparation of budget

The joint committee shall prepare and include in its annual budget requests for the District of Columbia court system estimates of the expenditures and appropriations necessary for furnishing representation by private attorneys to persons entitled to representation in accordance with section 2601 of this title [11-2601].  (Sept. 3, 1974, 88 Stat. 1093, Pub. L. 93-412, § 2; June 13, 1994, Pub. L. 103-266, § 1(b)(123), 108 Stat. 713; Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 760, Pub. L. 105-033, § 11262(a).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 11-2607. 1973 Ed., § 11-2607.
DC Code § 11-2608 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 11 - Organization and Jurisdiction of the Courts. [Enacted title]|Chapter 26 - Representation of Indigents in Criminal Cases|§ 11-2608. Authorization of appropriations

There are authorized to be appropriated for payment to the Joint Committee on Judicial Administration in the District of Columbia such sums as may be necessary to pay for representation by private attorneys and related services under this chapter. When so specified in appropriation Acts, such appropriations shall remain available until expended.  (Sept. 3, 1974, 88 Stat. 1093, Pub. L. 93-412, § 2; June 15, 1976, D.C. Law 1-69, § 2, 23 DCR 531; Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 760, Pub. L. 105-033, § 11262(b); Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2425, Pub. L. 105-274, § 6(b)(1).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 11-2608. 1973 Ed., § 11-2608.
DC Code § 11-2609 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 11 - Organization and Jurisdiction of the Courts. [Enacted title]|Chapter 26 - Representation of Indigents in Criminal Cases|§ 11-2609. Authority of Council. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Sept. 3, 1974, 88 Stat. 1093, Pub. L. 93-412, § 2; Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 760, Pub. L. 105-33, § 11262(c)(1).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 11-2609. 1973 Ed., § 11-2609. Cross References Joint contracts, action for breach, compulsory joinder of representatives of deceased defendant, see § 16-2104. Effective Dates Pub. L. 105-33, title XI, § 11721, Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 786, provided: “Sec. 11721. Effective Date. Except as otherwise provided in this title, the provisions of this title shall take effect on the later of October 1, 1997, or the day the District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Authority certifies that the financial plan and budget for the District government for fiscal year 1998 meet the requirements of section 201(c)(1) of the District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Act of 1995, as amended by this title.” Editor's Notes Prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105-33, this section read: “Section 602 (a) (4) of the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act shall not apply to this chapter.”
DC Code § 12-101 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 12 - Right to Remedy. [Enacted title]|Chapter 1 - Abatement and Revivor|§ 12-101. Survival of rights of action

On the death of a person in whose favor or against whom a right of action has accrued for any cause prior to his death, the right of action, for all such cases, survives in favor of or against the legal representative of the deceased.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 509, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; Aug. 2, 1978, D.C. Law 2-95, § 2, 25 DCR 1270.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 12-101. 1973 Ed., § 12-101. Cross References Dissolution of corporations, effect, see §§ 29-101.88, 29-221.16 et seq. Wrongful death actions, see § 16-2701 et seq. Editor's Notes Section 24 of D.C. Law 15-354 provided that Title 12 is designated Title 12 of the District of Columbia Official Code.
DC Code § 12-102 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 12 - Right to Remedy. [Enacted title]|Chapter 1 - Abatement and Revivor|§ 12-102. Substitution of parties

The substitution of parties in civil actions in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia and the Superior Court of the District of Columbia is governed by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 509, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 551, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 141(1).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 12-102. 1973 Ed., § 12-102.
DC Code § 12-103 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 12 - Right to Remedy. [Enacted title]|Chapter 1 - Abatement and Revivor|§ 12-103. Judgment and costs in case of new party

In all cases where a new party is made to an action, the costs which accrued before the new party was made to the action shall be taxed as part of the costs in the action, and the judgment rendered shall be the same as if the action had been originally commenced between persons who are parties to the action. A defendant who is made a new party to the action may not be burdened with debts, damages, or costs beyond the amount of property or assets that have descended or come to his hands from the deceased.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 509, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 12-103. 1973 Ed., § 12-103.
DC Code § 12-104 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 12 - Right to Remedy. [Enacted title]|Chapter 1 - Abatement and Revivor|§ 12-104. Marriage of party

An action does not abate by the marriage of a party. On application of a party the court may, on such terms and notice as it deems proper, allow and order any amendment in the pleadings and the making of any new or additional parties that the marriage may render necessary or proper.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 510, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 12-104. 1973 Ed., § 12-104.
DC Code § 12-302 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 12 - Right to Remedy. [Enacted title]|Chapter 3 - Limitation of Actions|§ 12-302. Disability of plaintiff

(a) Except as provided by subsection (b) of this section, when a person entitled to maintain an action is, at the time the right of action accrues: (1) under 18 years of age; or (2) non compos mentis; or (3) imprisoned — he or his proper representative may bring action within the time limited after the disability is removed. (b) When a person entitled to maintain an action for the recovery of lands, tenements, or hereditaments, or upon an instrument under seal, is under any of the disabilities specified by subsection (a) of this section at the time the right of action accrues, he or his proper representative, except where otherwise specified herein, may bring the action within 5 years after the disability is removed, and not thereafter.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 510, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; Mar. 16, 1978, D.C. Law 2-61, § 2, 24 DCR 6011.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 12-302. 1973 Ed., § 12-302. Section References This section is referenced in § 12-308.
DC Code § 12-303 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 12 - Right to Remedy. [Enacted title]|Chapter 3 - Limitation of Actions|§ 12-303. Absence or concealment of defendant

(a) When a person who is a resident of the District of Columbia is out of the District or has absconded or concealed himself at the time a cause of action accrues against him, the period limited for the bringing of the action does not begin to run until he comes into the District or while he is so absconded or concealed. (b) When such a person absconds or conceals himself after the cause of action accrues, the time of his absence or concealment may not be computed as a part of the period within which the action must be brought.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 511, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 12-303. 1973 Ed., § 12-303.
DC Code § 12-304 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 12 - Right to Remedy. [Enacted title]|Chapter 3 - Limitation of Actions|§ 12-304. Actions stayed by court or statute

When the bringing of an action is stayed by an injunction or other order of a court of justice, or by statutory prohibition, the time of the stay may not be computed as a part of the period within which the action must be brought.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 511, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 12-304. 1973 Ed., § 12-304.
DC Code § 12-305 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 12 - Right to Remedy. [Enacted title]|Chapter 3 - Limitation of Actions|§ 12-305. Actions against decedents’ estates

In an action against the estate of a deceased person, the interval, not exceeding two years, between the death of the deceased and 6 months after the date of the first publication of notice of the appointment of a personal representative under section 20-704 may not be computed as a part of the period within which the action must be brought.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 511, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; June 24, 1980, D.C. Law 3-72, § 202(a), 27 DCR 2155.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 12-305. 1973 Ed., § 12-305. Section References This section is referenced in § 12-308.
DC Code § 12-306 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 12 - Right to Remedy. [Enacted title]|Chapter 3 - Limitation of Actions|§ 12-306. Directions as to debts in a will. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (June 24, 1980, D.C. Law 3-72, § 202(b), 27 DCR 2155.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 12-306.
DC Code § 12-307 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 12 - Right to Remedy. [Enacted title]|Chapter 3 - Limitation of Actions|§ 12-307. Foreign judgments

An action upon a judgment or decree rendered in a State, territory, commonwealth or possession of the United States or in a foreign country is barred if by the laws of that jurisdiction, the action would there be barred and the judgment or decree would be incapable of being otherwise enforced there.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 511, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 12-307. 1973 Ed., § 12-307. Section References This section is referenced in § 12-308.
DC Code § 12-308 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 12 - Right to Remedy. [Enacted title]|Chapter 3 - Limitation of Actions|§ 12-308. Actions by the United States

Sections 12-301 , 12-302 , 12-305 , and 12-307 do not apply to an action in which the United States is the real and not merely the nominal plaintiff.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 511, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 12-308. 1973 Ed., § 12-308.
DC Code § 12-309 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 12 - Right to Remedy. [Enacted title]|Chapter 3 - Limitation of Actions|§ 12-309. Actions against District of Columbia for unliquidated damages; time for notice

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an action may not be maintained against the District of Columbia for unliquidated damages to person or property unless, within six months after the injury or damage was sustained, the claimant, his agent, or attorney has given notice in writing to the Mayor of the District of Columbia of the approximate time, place, cause, and circumstances of the injury or damage. A report in writing by the Metropolitan Police Department, in regular course of duty, is a sufficient notice under this section. (b) This section shall not apply to claims brought under § 2-1403.16 or § 1-615.54.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 511, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 551, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 141(2); Apr. 30, 1988, D.C. Law 7-104, § 2(b), 35 DCR 147; May 2, 2015, D.C. Law 20-266, § 4, 62 DCR 1540.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 12-309. 1973 Ed., § 12-309. Section References This section is referenced in § 1-615.54, § 2-413, and § 2-424. Effect of Amendments The 2015 amendment by D.C. Law 20-266 redesignated the existing text as (a); and added (b). Cross References Claims against District, see §§ 2-401 to 2-406. Governmental immunity for employee’s operation of vehicles, actions brought in conformance with this section, see § 2-413. Liability of District employees, see §§ 2-411 to 2-416. Merit system grievance proceedings, limitation of actions, see § 1-615.54. Unjust imprisonment, application of this section, see § 2-424. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3 of District of Columbia Employee Non-Liability and Notice of Claim Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-499, October 23, 2002, 49 DCR 10022). Mayor's Orders Delegation of Duty to Receive Notice under D.C. Official Code § 12-309, see Mayor’s Order 2004-10, January 20, 2004 ( 51 DCR 1455). Handling of Legal Correspondence, see Mayor’s Order 2004-77, May 14, 2004 ( 51 DCR 5280). Delegation of Authority Delegation of Duty to Receive Notice Under D.C. Code § 12-309, see Mayor’s Order 2000-167, November 2, 2000 ( 47 DCR 9533).
DC Code § 12-310 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 12 - Right to Remedy. [Enacted title]|Chapter 3 - Limitation of Actions|§ 12-310. Actions arising out of death or injury caused by defective or unsafe improvements to real property

(a)(1) Except as provided in subsection (b), any action — (A) to recover damages for — (i) personal injury, (ii) injury to real or personal property, or (iii) wrongful death, resulting from the defective or unsafe condition of an improvement to real property, and (B) for contribution or indemnity which is brought as a result of such injury or death, shall be barred unless in the case where injury is the basis of such action, such injury occurs within the ten-year period beginning on the date the improvement was substantially completed, or in the case where death is the basis of such action, either such death or the injury resulting in such death occurs within such ten-year period. (2) For purposes of this subsection, an improvement to real property shall be considered substantially completed when — (A) it is first used, or (B) it is first available for use after having been completed in accordance with the contract or agreement covering the improvement, including any agreed changes to the contract or agreement, whichever occurs first. (b) The limitation of actions prescribed in subsection (a) shall not apply to — (1) any action based on a contract, express or implied, or (2) any action brought against the person who, at the time the defective or unsafe condition of the improvement to real property caused injury or death, was the owner of or in actual possession or control of such real property, or (3) any manufacturer or supplier of any equipment or machinery or other articles installed in a structure upon real property, or (4) any action brought by the District of Columbia government.  (Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1275, Pub. L. 92-579, § 1(a); Feb. 28, 1987, D.C. Law 6-202, § 4, 34 DCR 527.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 12-310. 1973 Ed., § 12-310. Cross References Negligence causing death, limitation of actions, see § 16-2702.
DC Code § 12-311 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 12 - Right to Remedy. [Enacted title]|Chapter 3 - Limitation of Actions|§ 12-311. Actions arising out of death or injury caused by exposure to asbestos

(a) In any civil action for injury or illness based upon exposure to asbestos, the time for the commencement of the action shall be the later of the following: (1) Within one year after the date the plaintiff first suffered disability; (2) Within one year after the date the plaintiff either knew, or through the exercise of reasonable diligence should have known, that the disability was caused or contributed to by the exposure; or (3) Three years from the time the right to maintain the action accrues. (b) “Disability” as used in subsection (a) of this section means the loss of time from work as a result of the exposure that precludes the performance of the employee’s regular occupation. (c) In an action for the wrongful death of any plaintiff’s decedent, based upon exposure to asbestos, the time for commencement of an action shall be the later of the following: (1) Within 2 years from the date of the death of the plaintiff’s decedent; or (2) Within 2 years from the date the plaintiff first knew, or through the exercise of reasonable diligence should have known, that the death was caused or contributed to by the exposure.  (Feb. 28, 1987, D.C. Law 6-202, § 5, 34 DCR 527; June 3, 2011, D.C. Law 18-377, § 3, 58 DCR 1174; Oct. 22, 2012, D.C. Law 19-177, § 2, 59 DCR 9353.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 12-311. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 18-377, in subsec. (a), deleted “or” from the end of par. (1), substituted “; or” for a period the end of par. (2), and added par. (3). The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-177 substituted “2 years” for “one year” in (c)(1) and (c)(2). Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of Asbestos Statute of Limitations Clarification Emergency Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-585, October 20, 2010, 57 DCR 10134). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 503 of Public Safety Legislation Sixty-Day Layover Emergency Amendment Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-693, January 18, 2011, 58 DCR 640). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 503 of Public Safety Legislation Sixty-Day Layover Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2011 (D.C. Act 19-45, April 20, 2011, 58 DCR 3701). Temporary Legislation Section 2 of D.C. Law 18-297 added subsec. (d) to read as follows: “(d) A plaintiff in an asbestos-injury action shall have the longer of the limitation period prescribed by subsection (a) of this section or the limitation period prescribed by § 12-301(8).”. Section 4(b) of D.C. Law 18-297 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
DC Code § 13-101 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 13 - Procedure Generally. [Enacted title]|Chapter 1 - Rules of Procedure|§ 13-101. Prescription of rules by courts. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 552, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 142(1)(A).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 13-101. Editor's Notes Section 25(a) of D.C. Law 15-354 provided that Title 13 is designated Title 13 of the District of Columbia Official Code.
DC Code § 13-441 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 13 - Procedure Generally. [Enacted title]|Chapter 4A - Interstate Depositions and Discovery; Uniform Act|§ 13-441. Short title

This chapter may be cited as the “Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act”.  (May 22, 2010, D.C. Law 18-147, § 2(b), 57 DCR 2552.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 1 of the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act.
DC Code § 13-442 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 13 - Procedure Generally. [Enacted title]|Chapter 4A - Interstate Depositions and Discovery; Uniform Act|§ 13-442. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Foreign jurisdiction” means a state other than the District of Columbia. (2) “Foreign subpoena” means a subpoena issued under authority of a court of record of a foreign jurisdiction. (3) “Person” means an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, public corporation, government, or governmental subdivision, agency or instrumentality, or any other legal or commercial entity. (4) “State” means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. (5) “Subpoena” means a document, however denominated, issued under authority of a court of record requiring a person to: (A) Attend and give testimony at a deposition; (B) Produce and permit inspection and copying of designated books, documents, records, electronically stored information, or tangible things in the possession, custody, or control of the person; or (C) Permit inspection of premises under the control of the person. (6) “Superior Court” means the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.  (May 22, 2010, D.C. Law 18-147, § 2(b), 57 DCR 2552.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 2 of the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act.
DC Code § 13-443 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 13 - Procedure Generally. [Enacted title]|Chapter 4A - Interstate Depositions and Discovery; Uniform Act|§ 13-443. Issuance of subpoena

(a) To request issuance of a subpoena under this section, a party shall submit a foreign subpoena to the Clerk of the Superior Court. A request for the issuance of a subpoena under this chapter does not constitute an appearance in the courts of the District of Columbia. (b) When a party submits a foreign subpoena to the Clerk of the Superior Court, the clerk, in accordance with the Rules of the Superior Court, shall promptly issue a subpoena for service upon the person to which the foreign subpoena is directed. (c) A subpoena under subsection (b) of this section shall: (A) Incorporate the terms used in the foreign subpoena; and (B) Contain or be accompanied by the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all counsel of record in the proceeding to which the subpoena relates and of any party not represented by counsel.  (May 22, 2010, D.C. Law 18-147, § 2(b), 57 DCR 2552.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 3 of the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act.
DC Code § 13-444 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 13 - Procedure Generally. [Enacted title]|Chapter 4A - Interstate Depositions and Discovery; Uniform Act|§ 13-444. Service of subpoena

A subpoena issued by a Clerk of Superior Court under § 13-443 shall be served in compliance with § 11-942 and applicable rules of the Superior Court for the service of subpoenas.  (May 22, 2010, D.C. Law 18-147, § 2(b), 57 DCR 2552.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 4 of the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act.
DC Code § 13-445 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 13 - Procedure Generally. [Enacted title]|Chapter 4A - Interstate Depositions and Discovery; Uniform Act|§ 13-445. Deposition, production, and inspection

The rules of the Superior Court applicable to compliance with subpoenas to attend and give testimony, produce designated books, documents, records, electronically stored information, or tangible things, or permit inspection of premises apply to subpoenas issued under § 13-443.  (May 22, 2010, D.C. Law 18-147, § 2(b), 57 DCR 2552.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 5 of the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act.