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DC Code § 5-1406 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 99 - Reserved sections|§ 5-1406. (Perm). Deaths — Notification; penalties for noncompliance

(a) For all deaths described in § 5-1405(b), the CME shall take charge of the body upon the mandatory and direct notification of the death required by subsection (b) of this section. The CME, or duly authorized representatives of the CME, shall have authority to respond to the scene of the death. The body of the decedent shall not be disturbed unless the CME, or the CME’s designee, grants permission to do so. (b) All law enforcement officers, emergency medical service (EMS) personnel, physicians, nurses, health care institutions, nursing homes, community residential facilities, prisons and jails, funeral directors, embalmers and other persons shall promptly notify the OCME of the occurrence of all deaths coming to their attention which are subject to investigation under § 5-1405(b) and shall assist in making the bodies and related evidence available to a medical examiner for investigation and autopsy. (c) Any person subject to the reporting requirements in subsection (b) of this section who willfully fails to comply with this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $1,000.  (Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 2907, 47 DCR 6308.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 11-2304. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 2907 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 § 5-1408 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 99 - Reserved sections|§ 5-1408. Possession of evidence and property

 *NOTE: This section has been amended by emergency legislation with identical permanent legislation that will become effective in January, 2022.*  (a) At the scene of any death subject to investigation under § 5-1405(b), the medical examiner, a medicolegal investigator, or a law enforcement officer shall take possession of any objects or articles which, in the opinion of the medical examiner, medicolegal investigator, or law enforcement officer, may be useful in establishing the cause and manner of death or the identity of the decedent and shall hold them as evidence. The Mayor shall issue regulations concerning the evidence in the possession of the CME and the transfer of that evidence to law enforcement agencies or the United States Attorney’s Office. The regulations shall include requirements on the length of time evidence shall be preserved by the CME, and shall require that toxicology and histology specimens be preserved for periods of time consistent with the accreditation requirements of the National Association of Medical Examiners. (b) In the absence of the next of kin, a police officer, a medical examiner or a medicolegal investigator may take possession of all property of value found on or in the custody of the decedent. If possession is taken of the property, the police officer, medical examiner or medicolegal investigator shall make an exact inventory of it and deliver the property to the Property Clerk of the Metropolitan Police Department. The Mayor shall issue regulations concerning the transfer of any such property from the OCME.  (Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 2909, 47 DCR 6308; July 15, 2004, D.C. Law 15-174, § 201(a), 51 DCR 3677; Aug. 23, 2021, D.C. Act 24-159, § 3072(h), 68 DCR 008602.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 11-2305. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 15-174 added the last sentence to subsec. (a). Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3072(h) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).  For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 2909 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 § 5-1411 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 99 - Reserved sections|§ 5-1411. (Perm). Delivery of body; expenses

(a) Following investigation or autopsy, the CME shall release the body of the decedent to the person having the right to the body for the purpose of burial or other disposition pursuant to law. If after a reasonable time, established by regulation by the Mayor, no authorized person claims the body of the decedent, the CME shall dispose of the body in accordance with the law. (b) Expenses of transportation of bodies and autopsies performed pursuant to this chapter shall be borne by the District of Columbia. (c) Only the CME shall dispose unclaimed bodies in the District without of next of kin or other means of disposition. The Mayor shall prescribe fees and regulations for the storage and disposal of unclaimed bodies.  (Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 2912, 47 DCR 6308.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 11-2308. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 2912 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 § 5-1414 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 99 - Reserved sections|§ 5-1414. (Perm). Autopsies performed under court order

In the case of unexplained, sudden, violent, or suspicious death, when the body is buried without investigation, or there has been an inadequate investigation, the United States Attorney, on his or her own motion, or on request of a medical examiner, or the Metropolitan Police Department, or other law enforcement agency, may petition the appropriate court for an order to conduct an inquiry. The court may order the body exhumed and an autopsy performed. In such cases, records and reports shall be filed as if the autopsy were performed prior to burial; except that, a copy of the report shall be furnished directly to the court.  (Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 2915, 47 DCR 6308.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 11-2311. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 2915 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 § 4-1371.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 99 - Reserved sections|§ 4-1371.03. (Perm). Establishment and purpose

(a) There is established, as part of the District of Columbia government, a Child Fatality Review Committee. Facilities and other administrative support may be provided in a specific department or through the Committee, as determined by the Mayor. (b) The Committee shall: (1) Identify and characterize the scope and nature of child deaths in the jurisdiction, particularly those that are violent, accidental, unexpected, or unexplained; (2) Examine past events and circumstances surrounding child deaths by reviewing the records and other pertinent documents of public and private agencies responsible for serving families and children, investigating deaths, or treating children in an effort to reduce the number of preventable child fatalities and shall give special attention to child deaths that may have been caused by abuse, negligence, or other forms of maltreatment; (3) Develop and revise as necessary operating rules and procedures for the review of child deaths, including identification of cases to be reviewed, coordination among the agencies and professionals involved, and improvement of the identification, data collection, and record keeping of the causes of child death; (4) Recommend systemic improvements to promote improved and integrated public and private systems serving families and children; (5) Recommend components for prevention and education programs; and (6) Recommend training to improve the investigation of child deaths.  (Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 4603, 48 DCR 6981.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 4-1303.06. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 3 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-40, April 25, 2001, 48 DCR 5917). For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 3 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Legislative Review Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-82, July 9, 2001, 48 DCR 6355). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) addition of section, see § 2 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Temporary Act of 2001 (D.C. Law 14-20, September 6, 2001, law notification 48 DCR 9090). Delegation of Authority Delegation of Authority Pursuant to DC Act 14-40, the Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Emergency Act of 2001, see Mayor’s Order 2001-119, August 9, 2001 ( 48 DCR 7810).
DC Code § 4-1371.07 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 99 - Reserved sections|§ 4-1371.07. (Perm). Subpoena power

(a) When necessary for the discharge of its duties, the Committee shall have the authority to issue subpoenas to compel witnesses to appear and testify and to produce books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, documents, or other relevant records. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, subpoenas shall be served personally upon the witness or his or her designated agent, not less than 5 business days before the date the witness must appear or the documents must be produced, by one of the following methods, which may be attempted concurrently or successively: (1) By a special process server, at least 18 years of age, designated by the Committee from among the staff of the Committee or any of the offices or organizations represented on the Committee; provided, that the special process server is not directly involved in the investigation; or (2) 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 witness’ agent cannot be obtained, a special process server identified in subsection (b) of this section may serve a subpoena by registered or certified mail not less than 8 business days before the date the witness must appear or the documents must be produced. (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. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 4607, 48 DCR 6981.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 4-1371.09. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 7 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-40, April 25, 2001, 48 DCR 5917). For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 7 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Legislative Review Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-82, July 9, 2001, 48 DCR 6355). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) addition of section, see § 2 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Temporary Act of 2001 (D.C. Law 14-20, September 6, 2001, law notification 48 DCR 9090).
DC Code § 4-1371.10 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 99 - Reserved sections|§ 4-1371.10. (Perm). Immunity from liability for providing information to Committee

Any health-care provider or any other person or institution providing information to the Committee pursuant to this subchapter shall have immunity from liability, administrative, civil, or criminal, that might otherwise be incurred or imposed with respect to the disclosure of the information.  (Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 4610, 48 DCR 6981.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 10 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-40, April 25, 2001, 48 DCR 5917). For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 10 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Legislative Review Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-82, July 9, 2001, 48 DCR 6355). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) addition of section, see § 2 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Temporary Act of 2001 (D.C. Law 14-20, September 6, 2001, law notification 48 DCR 9090).
DC Code § 4-1371.11 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 99 - Reserved sections|§ 4-1371.11. (Perm). Unlawful disclosure of information; penalties

Whoever discloses, receives, makes use of, or knowingly permits the use of information concerning a deceased child or other person in violation of this subchapter shall be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000. Violations of this subchapter shall be prosecuted by the Corporation Counsel or his or her designee in the name of the District of Columbia. Subject to the availability of an appropriation for this purpose, any fines collected pursuant to this section shall be used by the Committee to fund its activities.  (Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 4611, 48 DCR 6981.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 11 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-40, April 25, 2001, 48 DCR 5917). For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 11 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Legislative Review Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-82, July 9, 2001, 48 DCR 6355). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) addition of section, see § 2 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Temporary Act of 2001 (D.C. Law 14-20, September 6, 2001, law notification 48 DCR 9090).
DC Code § 4-1371.13 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 99 - Reserved sections|§ 4-1371.13. (Perm). Immunity from liability for making reports

Any person, hospital, or institution participating in good faith in the making of a report pursuant to this subchapter shall have immunity from liability, administrative, civil, and criminal, that might otherwise be incurred or imposed with respect to the making of the report. The same immunity shall extend to participation in any judicial proceeding involving the report. In all administrative, civil, or criminal proceedings concerning the child or resulting from the report, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that the maker of the report acted in good faith.  (Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 4613, 48 DCR 6981.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 13 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-40, April 25, 2001, 48 DCR 5917). For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 13 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Legislative Review Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-82, July 9, 2001, 48 DCR 6355). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) addition of section, see § 2 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Temporary Act of 2001 (D.C. Law 14-20, September 6, 2001, law notification 48 DCR 9090).
DC Code § 4-1371.14 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 99 - Reserved sections|§ 4-1371.14. (Perm). Failure to make report

Any person required to make a report under § 4-1371.12 who willfully fails to make the report shall be fined not more than $100 or imprisoned for not more than 30 days, or both. Violations of § 4-1371.12 shall be prosecuted by the Corporation Counsel of the District of Columbia, or his or her agent, in the name of the District of Columbia.  (Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 4614, 48 DCR 6981.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 14 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-40, April 25, 2001, 48 DCR 5917). For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 14 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Legislative Review Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-82, July 9, 2001, 48 DCR 6355). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) addition of section, see § 2 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Temporary Act of 2001 (D.C. Law 14-20, September 6, 2001, law notification 48 DCR 9090).
DC Code § 38-2903 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 99 - Reserved sections|§ 38-2903. (Perm). Foundation level

(a) The foundation level or cost of providing public education services is $11,310 per student for Fiscal Year 2021 and subsequent fiscal years. The foundation level may be revised in subsequent years in accordance with provisions for inflation, revenue unavailability, and periodic review and revision of the Formula, pursuant to §§ 38-2909 [repealed], 38-2910, and 38-2911. (b) By December 31, 2018, and annually thereafter, the Mayor shall transmit to the Council the algorithm that will be used to determine the next fiscal year's Formula foundation level, which shall include variables for the cost of teachers and other classroom-based personnel and for both school-based and non-school-based administrative personnel. The Office of the State Superintendent of Education shall publish the algorithm on its website.  (Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-207, § 104, 45 DCR 8095; Oct. 1, 2002, D.C. Law 14-190, § 3402(b), 49 DCR 6968; June 5, 2003, D.C. Law 14-307, § 102(a), 49 DCR 11664; Nov. 13, 2003, D.C. Law 15-39, § 312(a), 50 DCR 5668; Dec. 7, 2004, D.C. Law 15-205, § 4002(a), 51 DCR 8441; Oct. 20, 2005, D.C. Law 16-33, § 4012(a), 52 DCR 7503; Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-192, § 4002(b), 53 DCR 6899; Sept. 18, 2007, D.C. Law 17-20, § 4002(b), 54 DCR 7052; Aug. 16, 2008, D.C. Law 17-219, § 4016(a), 55 DCR 7598; Sept. 24, 2010, D.C. Law 18-223, § 4022(a), 57 DCR 6242; Apr. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-370, § 402(a), 58 DCR 1008; Sept. 14, 2011, D.C. Law 19-21, § 4003(b), 58 DCR 6226; Sept. 20, 2012, D.C. Law 19-168, § 4002(a), 59 DCR 8025; Dec. 24, 2013, D.C. Law 20-61, § 4002(a), 60 DCR 12472; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-155, § 4002(a), 61 DCR 9990; Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 4002(a), 63 DCR 10775; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 4002(a), 64 DCR 7652; July 3, 2018, D.C. Law 22-124, § 201(a), 65 DCR 5091; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-155, § 4002(a), 61 DCR 9990; Sept. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 23-16, § 4003(b), 66 DCR 8621; Dec. 3, 2020, D.C. Law 23-149, § 4002(a), 67 DCR 10493.)
DC Code § 38-2904 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 99 - Reserved sections|§ 38-2904. (perm). Weightings applied to counts of students enrolled at certain grade levels

The student counts at certain grade levels and in certain programs shall be weighted to provide an amount per student differing from the basic foundation level in accordance with the following schedule:  Grade Level Weighting Per Pupil Allocation in FY 2021 Pre-Kindergarten 3 1.34 $15,155 Pre-Kindergarten 4 1.30 $14,703 Kindergarten 1.30 $14,703 Grades 1-5 1.00 $11,310 Grades 6-8 1.08 $12,215 Grades 9-12 1.22 $13,798 Alternative program 1.445 $16,343 Special education school 1.17 $13,233 Adult 0.89 $10,066   (Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-207, § 105, 45 DCR 8095; Oct. 1, 2002, D.C. Law 14-190, § 3402(c), 49 DCR 6968; June 5, 2003, D.C. Law 14-307, § 102(b), 49 DCR 11664; Nov. 13, 2003, D.C. Law 15-39, § 312(b), 50 DCR 5668; Dec. 7, 2004, D.C. Law 15-205, § 4002(b), 51 DCR 8441; Oct. 20, 2005, D.C. Law 16-33, § 4012(b), 52 DCR 7503; Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-191, § 61, 53 DCR 6794; Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-192, § 4002(c), 53 DCR 6899; Sept. 18, 2007, D.C. Law 17-20, § 4002(c), 54 DCR 7052; Aug. 16, 2008, D.C. Law 17-219, § 4016(b), 55 DCR 7598; Mar. 3, 2010, D.C. Law 18-111, § 4002(a), 57 DCR 181; Sept. 24, 2010, D.C. Law 18-223, § 4022(b), 57 DCR 6242; Apr. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-370, § 402(b), 58 DCR 1008; Sept. 14, 2011, D.C. Law 19-21, § 4003(c), 58 DCR 6226; Sept. 20, 2012, D.C. Law 19-168, § 4002(b), 59 DCR 8025; Dec. 24, 2013, D.C. Law 20-61, § 4002(b), 60 DCR 12472; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-155, § 4002(b), 61 DCR 9990; Oct. 22, 2015, D.C. Law 21-36, § 4002(a), 62 DCR 10905; Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 4002(b), 63 DCR 10775; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 4002(b), 64 DCR 7652; July 3, 2018, D.C. Law 22-124, § 201(b), 65 DCR 5091; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-155, § 4002(b), 61 DCR 9990; Sept. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 23-16, § 4003(c), 66 DCR 8621; Dec. 3, 2020, D.C. Law 23-149, § 4002(b), 67 DCR 10493.)
DC Code § 1-301.86c (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 99 - Reserved sections|§ 1-301.86c. (Perm). Attorney General Restitution Fund

(a) There is established as a special fund the Attorney General Restitution Fund ("Fund"), which shall be administered by the Office of the Attorney General ("OAG") in accordance with subsections (c) and (d) of this section. (b) Revenue from the following awards shall be deposited into the Fund: (1) Awards of restitution for property lost or damages suffered by consumers made under a court order, judgment, or settlement in any action or investigation under § 28-3909(a); and (2) Awards on behalf of an aggrieved employee made under a court order, judgment, or settlement in any action or investigation under § 32-1306(a)(2)(A)(iii). (c) Money in the Fund shall be used for the following purposes: (1) The payment of awards as required by a court order, judgment, or settlement in an action or investigation OAG conducts under § 28-3909(a) or § 32-1306(a)(2)(A)(iii); and (2) The payment of costs and expenses related to maintaining the Fund, including costs associated with the claims process described in subsection (e) of this section. (d) Before the OAG authorizes any payments from the Fund to an individual under this section, the Office of the Chief Financial Officer shall determine whether the individual owes any amount to the District and deduct the amount owed from the award to the individual, if any. (e)(1) Upon receipt of revenue resulting from an award under this section, OAG shall conduct a claims procedure to: (A) Locate each person entitled to receive an award; and (B) Distribute the awarded amounts to these individuals, minus any amounts deducted under subsection (d) of this section. (2) At the conclusion of the claims procedure under paragraph (1) of this subsection or the time period for payment designated by a court order, judgment, or settlement, and if not otherwise directed by the court order, judgment, or settlement, OAG may apply any part of the award to the costs and expenses related to maintaining the Fund and conducting the claims process under subsection (c)(2) of this section. (3) After paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection have been completed, any excess funds remaining from the award shall be treated as unclaimed property pursuant to Chapter 1 of Title 41. (f)(1) The money deposited into the Fund shall not revert to the unrestricted fund balance of the General Fund of the District of Columbia at the end of any 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. (g) The Attorney General, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2), may issue rules to implement the provisions of this section. (h) On an annual basis, the Office of the Inspector General shall conduct an audit of the income and expenditures of the Fund and shall submit the audit to the Attorney General, the Mayor, and the Council.  (May 27, 2010, D.C. Law 18-160, § 106c; as added Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 3072(b), 64 DCR 7652.)