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DC Code § 16-5103 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 51 - Jury Selection|§ 16-5103. Penalties

Any violation of § 16-1502 shall be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than the amount set forth in [§ 22-3571.01] or imprisonment of up to 180 days, or both.  (Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-272, § 3(b), 54 DCR 856; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 281(g), 60 DCR 2064.)  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 “up to $500”. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 281(g) 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 § 16-5104 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 51 - Jury Selection|§ 16-5104. District of Columbia government agency source lists

Any agency or instrumentality of the District of Columbia government required to provide names and addresses of individuals to the Court pursuant to § 11-1905 for purposes of summoning individuals for jury service shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that the names and addresses are accurate, including: (1) Entering into a memorandum of understanding with the Court for the prompt sharing of complete and accurate information; and (2) The purging of inaccurate name and address information by the provider agency or instrumentality not less than once every calendar year.  (Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-272, § 3(b), 54 DCR 856.)
DC Code § 16-5301 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 53 - Unsworn Foreign Declarations; Uniform Act|§ 16-5301. Short title

This chapter may be cited as the “Uniform Unsworn Foreign Declarations Act”.  (July 23, 2010, D.C. Law 18-191, § 2(b), 57 DCR 3400.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 1 of the Uniform Unsworn Foreign Declarations Act.
DC Code § 16-5302 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 53 - Unsworn Foreign Declarations; Uniform Act|§ 16-5302. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Boundaries of the United States” means the geographic boundaries of the United States, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, and any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. (2) “Law” includes a District of Columbia statute, a judicial decision or order, an executive order, and an administrative rule, regulation, or order. (3) “Record” means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form. (4) “Sign” means, with present intent to authenticate or adopt a record,: (A) To execute or adopt a tangible symbol; or (B) To attach to or logically associate with the record an electronic symbol, sound, or process. (5) “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. (6) “Sworn declaration” means a declaration in a signed record given under oath. The term “sworn declaration” includes a sworn statement, verification, certificate, and affidavit. (7) “Unsworn declaration” means a declaration in a signed record that is not given under oath, but is given under penalty of perjury.  (July 23, 2010, D.C. Law 18-191, § 2(b), 57 DCR 3400.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 2 of the Uniform Unsworn Foreign Declarations Act.
DC Code § 16-5303 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 53 - Unsworn Foreign Declarations; Uniform Act|§ 16-5303. Applicability

This chapter applies to an unsworn declaration by a declarant who at the time of making the declaration is physically located outside the boundaries of the United States, whether or not the location is subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. This chapter does not apply to a declaration by a declarant who is physically located on property that is within the boundaries of the United States and subject to the jurisdiction of another country or a federally recognized Indian tribe.  (July 23, 2010, D.C. Law 18-191, § 2(b), 57 DCR 3400.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 3 of the Uniform Unsworn Foreign Declarations Act.
DC Code § 16-5304 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 53 - Unsworn Foreign Declarations; Uniform Act|§ 16-5304. Validity of unsworn declaration

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, if a law of the District of Columbia requires or permits use of a sworn declaration, an unsworn declaration meeting the requirements of this chapter shall have the same effect as a sworn declaration. (b) This chapter shall not apply to: (1) A deposition; (2) An oath of office; (3) An oath required to be given before a specified official other than a notary public; or (4) A declaration to be recorded with the Recorder of Deeds of the District of Columbia.  (July 23, 2010, D.C. Law 18-191, § 2(b), 57 DCR 3400.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 4 of the Uniform Unsworn Foreign Declarations Act.
DC Code § 16-5305 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 53 - Unsworn Foreign Declarations; Uniform Act|§ 16-5305. Required medium

If a law of the District of Columbia requires that a sworn declaration be presented in a particular medium, an unsworn declaration shall be presented in that medium.  (July 23, 2010, D.C. Law 18-191, § 2(b), 57 DCR 3400.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 5 of the Uniform Unsworn Foreign Declarations Act.
DC Code § 16-5306 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 53 - Unsworn Foreign Declarations; Uniform Act|§ 16-5306. Form of unsworn declaration

An unsworn declaration under this chapter shall be in substantially the following form: “I declare under penalty of perjury under the law of the District of Columbia that the foregoing is true and correct, and that I am physically located outside the geographic boundaries of the United States, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, and any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. “Executed on the date day of month, year, at (city or other location, and state), (country): (printed name) (signature).”  (July 23, 2010, D.C. Law 18-191, § 2(b), 57 DCR 3400; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 75(d), 59 DCR 6190.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 22-2402. Effect of Amendments The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-171 made stylistic changes. Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 6 of the Uniform Unsworn Foreign Declarations Act.
DC Code § 16-5307 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 53 - Unsworn Foreign Declarations; Uniform Act|§ 16-5307. 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.  (July 23, 2010, D.C. Law 18-191, § 2(b), 57 DCR 3400.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 7 of the Uniform Unsworn Foreign Declarations Act.
DC Code § 16-5308 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 53 - Unsworn Foreign Declarations; Uniform Act|§ 16-5308. 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) ).  (July 23, 2010, D.C. Law 18-191, § 2(b), 57 DCR 3400.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 8 of the Uniform Unsworn Foreign Declarations Act.
DC Code § 16-5501 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 55 - Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation|§ 16-5501. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Act in furtherance of the right of advocacy on issues of public interest” means: (A) Any written or oral statement made: (i) In connection with an issue under consideration or review by a legislative, executive, or judicial body, or any other official proceeding authorized by law; or (ii) In a place open to the public or a public forum in connection with an issue of public interest; or (B) Any other expression or expressive conduct that involves petitioning the government or communicating views to members of the public in connection with an issue of public interest. (2) “Claim” includes any civil lawsuit, claim, complaint, cause of action, cross-claim, counterclaim, or other civil judicial pleading or filing requesting relief. (3) “Issue of public interest” means an issue related to health or safety; environmental, economic, or community well-being; the District government; a public figure; or a good, product, or service in the market place. The term “issue of public interest” shall not be construed to include private interests, such as statements directed primarily toward protecting the speaker’s commercial interests rather than toward commenting on or sharing information about a matter of public significance. (4) “Personal identifying information” shall have the same meaning as provided in § 22-3227.01(3).  (Mar. 31, 2011, D.C. Law 18-351, § 2, 58 DCR 741; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 401, 59 DCR 6190.)  Editor's Notes Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-171 enacted this chapter into law.
DC Code § 16-5502 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 55 - Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation|§ 16-5502. Special motion to dismiss

(a) A party may file a special motion to dismiss any claim arising from an act in furtherance of the right of advocacy on issues of public interest within 45 days after service of the claim. (b) If a party filing a special motion to dismiss under this section makes a prima facie showing that the claim at issue arises from an act in furtherance of the right of advocacy on issues of public interest, then the motion shall be granted unless the responding party demonstrates that the claim is likely to succeed on the merits, in which case the motion shall be denied. (c)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, upon the filing of a special motion to dismiss, discovery proceedings on the claim shall be stayed until the motion has been disposed of. (2) When it appears likely that targeted discovery will enable the plaintiff to defeat the motion and that the discovery will not be unduly burdensome, the court may order that specified discovery be conducted. Such an order may be conditioned upon the plaintiff paying any expenses incurred by the defendant in responding to such discovery. (d) The court shall hold an expedited hearing on the special motion to dismiss, and issue a ruling as soon as practicable after the hearing. If the special motion to dismiss is granted, dismissal shall be with prejudice.  (Mar. 31, 2011, D.C. Law 18-351, § 3, 58 DCR 741; Apr. 20, 2012, D.C. Law 19-120, § 201, 58 DCR 11235; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 401, 59 DCR 6190.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 16-5504. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 19-120, in subsec. (c)(2), substituted “specified discovery” for “specialized discovery”. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 201 of Receiving Stolen Property and Public Safety Amendments Emergency Amendment Act of 2011 (D.C. Act 19-261, December 21, 2011, 58 DCR 11232). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 201 of Receiving Stolen Property and Public Safety Amendments Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-326, March 19, 2012, 59 DCR 2384). Editor's Notes Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-171 enacted this chapter into law.
DC Code § 16-5503 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 55 - Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation|§ 16-5503. Special motion to quash

(a) A person whose personal identifying information is sought, pursuant to a discovery order, request, or subpoena, in connection with a claim arising from an act in furtherance of the right of advocacy on issues of public interest may make a special motion to quash the discovery order, request, or subpoena. (b) If a person bringing a special motion to quash under this section makes a prima facie showing that the underlying claim arises from an act in furtherance of the right of advocacy on issues of public interest, then the motion shall be granted unless the party seeking his or her personal identifying information demonstrates that the underlying claim is likely to succeed on the merits, in which case the motion shall be denied.  (Mar. 31, 2011, D.C. Law 18-351, § 4, 58 DCR 741; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 401, 59 DCR 6190.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 16-5504. Editor's Notes Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-171 enacted this chapter into law.
DC Code § 16-5504 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 55 - Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation|§ 16-5504. Fees and costs

(a) The court may award a moving party who prevails, in whole or in part, on a motion brought under § 16-5502 or § 16-5503 the costs of litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. (b) The court may award reasonable attorney fees and costs to the responding party only if the court finds that a motion brought under § 16-5502 or § 16-5503 is frivolous or is solely intended to cause unnecessary delay.  (Mar. 31, 2011, D.C. Law 18-351, § 5, 58 DCR 741; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 401, 59 DCR 6190.)  Editor's Notes Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-171 enacted this chapter into law.
DC Code § 16-5505 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 55 - Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation|§ 16-5505. Exemptions

This chapter shall not apply to any claim for relief brought against a person primarily engaged in the business of selling or leasing goods or services, if the statement or conduct from which the claim arises is: (1) A representation of fact made for the purpose of promoting, securing, or completing sales or leases of, or commercial transactions in, the person’s goods or services; and (2) The intended audience is an actual or potential buyer or customer.  (Mar. 31, 2011, D.C. Law 18-351, § 6, 58 DCR 741; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 401, 59 DCR 6190.)  Editor's Notes Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-171 enacted this chapter into law.
DC Code § 17-101 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 17 - Review. [Enacted title]|Chapter 1 - United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. [Repealed]|§ 17-101. Appeal from District of Columbia Court of Appeals; filing, form and contents of petition [Repealed]

Repealed.  (July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 565, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 146a1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., §§ 17-101 to 17-104. Editor's Notes Section 29 of D.C. Law 15-354 provided that Title 17 is designated Title 17 of the District of Columbia Official Code. Section 29 of D.C. Law 15-354 provided that Title 17 is designated Title 17 of the District of Columbia Official Code.
DC Code § 17-102 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 17 - Review. [Enacted title]|Chapter 1 - United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. [Repealed]|§ 17-102. Procedure, generally, on appeal from District of Columbia Court of Appeals; record; rules of court [Repealed]

Repealed.  (July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 565, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 146a1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., §§ 17-101 to 17-104. Editor's Notes Section 29 of D.C. Law 15-354 provided that Title 17 is designated Title 17 of the District of Columbia Official Code. Section 29 of D.C. Law 15-354 provided that Title 17 is designated Title 17 of the District of Columbia Official Code.
DC Code § 17-103 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 17 - Review. [Enacted title]|Chapter 1 - United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. [Repealed]|§ 17-103. Time for petitioning for allowance of appeal from District of Columbia Court of Appeals [Repealed]

Repealed.  (July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 565, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 146a1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., §§ 17-101 to 17-104. Editor's Notes Section 29 of D.C. Law 15-354 provided that Title 17 is designated Title 17 of the District of Columbia Official Code. Section 29 of D.C. Law 15-354 provided that Title 17 is designated Title 17 of the District of Columbia Official Code.
DC Code § 17-104 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 17 - Review. [Enacted title]|Chapter 1 - United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. [Repealed]|§ 17-104. Determination of appeal from District of Columbia Court of Appeals [Repealed]

Repealed.  (July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 565, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 146a1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., §§ 17-101 to 17-104. Editor's Notes Section 29 of D.C. Law 15-354 provided that Title 17 is designated Title 17 of the District of Columbia Official Code. Section 29 of D.C. Law 15-354 provided that Title 17 is designated Title 17 of the District of Columbia Official Code.
DC Code § 17-301 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 17 - Review. [Enacted title]|Chapter 3 - District of Columbia Court of Appeals|§ 17-301. Applications for allowance of appeals from certain Superior Court judgments; hearing; effect of denial

(a) The application for the allowance of an appeal from a judgment of the Small Claims and Conciliation Branch of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, or from a judgment of the criminal division of that court where the penalty imposed is less than $50, provided for by section 11-721(c), shall be on a standard form, in simple language, prescribed by the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. If the appellant is not represented by counsel, the clerk of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia shall prepare the application in his behalf. (b) The application provided for by subsection (a) of this section shall be filed in the District of Columbia Court of Appeals within the time limit prescribed by section 17-307(b), and shall be promptly presented by the clerk of that court to three judges thereof for their consideration. When any one of them is of the opinion that the appeal should be allowed, the appeal shall be recorded as granted, and the case set down for hearing on appeal. It shall be given a preferred status on the calendar, and heard in the same manner as other appeals in the court. When the three judges are of the opinion that the appeal should be denied, the denial shall stand as an affirmance of the judgment of the trial court, and there shall be no further appeal.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 613, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; Dec. 8, 1967, 81 Stat. 545, Pub. L. 90-178, § 2; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 565, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 146(a)(2)(A), 155(a).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 17-301. 1973 Ed., § 17-301.
DC Code § 17-302 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 17 - Review. [Enacted title]|Chapter 3 - District of Columbia Court of Appeals|§ 17-302. Regulation of appeals; record; costs

The District of Columbia Court of Appeals may regulate, generally, all matters relating to appeals, whether in the District of Columbia Court of Appeals or in the court below. It may prescribe by rules what part of the proceedings in the court below shall constitute the record on appeal, and may require that the original papers, instead of copies thereof, be sent to it. It may not require that the record or briefs on appeal be printed. If they are printed, the cost of printing may not be taxed as costs in the case.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 613, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 17-302. 1973 Ed., § 17-302. Section References This section is referenced in § 47-895.22.
DC Code § 17-303 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 17 - Review. [Enacted title]|Chapter 3 - District of Columbia Court of Appeals|§ 17-303. Appeals from administrative orders and decisions

An appeal from an order or decision as provided for in section 11-722 , is commenced by filing, within the time prescribed pursuant to section 17-307(a) , the written petition for review provided by section 11 of the District of Columbia Administrative Procedure Act (§ 2-510). The District of Columbia Court of Appeals may prescribe the necessary rules and procedures for review of administrative orders and decisions, consistent with such section 11.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 614, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 565, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 146(a)(3)(A).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 17-303. 1973 Ed., § 17-303. Section References This section is referenced in § 17-304.
DC Code § 17-304 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 17 - Review. [Enacted title]|Chapter 3 - District of Columbia Court of Appeals|§ 17-304. Stay upon application for review of, or pending appeal from, administrative order or decision

(a) An application for review, or pendency of an appeal, provided for by section 17-303, does not operate as a stay of the order or decision from which the appeal is taken: (1) in any case where, under existing law, a stay may not be granted; or (2) in any other case unless so ordered by the Mayor or Council of the District of Columbia, by the independent agency, or by the District of Columbia Court of Appeals as provided by subsection (b) of this section. (b) For good cause shown, and upon such conditions as may be required and to the extent necessary to prevent irreparable injury, the court may take appropriate and necessary action to preserve the status or rights pending conclusion of the review proceedings provided for by section 17-303.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 614, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 565, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 146(a)(4); Mar. 24, 1998, D.C. Law 12-81, § 11, 45 DCR 745.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 17-304. 1973 Ed., § 17-304. Editor's Notes Law 12-81, the “Technical Amendments Act of 1998,” was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 12-408, which was referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on November 4, 1997, and December 4, 1997, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on December 22, 1997, it was assigned Act No. 12-246 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 12-81 became effective on March 24, 1998.