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DC Code § 4-344.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 3 - Adoption Programs|Subchapter III - Incentive Program and Special Funds|§ 4-344.01. Establishment of the Adoption Support Fund

(a) There is established the Adoption Support Fund (“Support Fund”). The Support Fund shall be comprised of $3 million of the $5 million appropriated in the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2000, approved November 29, 1999 (Pub. L. No. 106-113; 113 Stat. 1501), and additional funds in their entirety which Congress may appropriate from time to time for the purpose of providing support incentives for foster parents who adopt District of Columbia children and enhancing recruitment and support of prospective adoptive families. (b) Monies in the Support Fund shall be used only for the following purposes: (1) $1 million to establish a scholarship fund to support postsecondary education and training for adopted children; (2) $1 million to create an Adoption Resource Center with post-adoption service capacity; and (3) $1 million to enhance recruitment and support of prospective adoptive families. (c) The Child and Family Services Agency shall administer the Support Fund.  (Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 3805a; as added Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 2202, 48 DCR 6981.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 2002 of Fiscal Year 2002 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-124, August 3, 2001, 48 DCR 7861).
DC Code § 4-345 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 3 - Adoption Programs|Subchapter III - Incentive Program and Special Funds|§ 4-345. Benefits

(a) A foster parent may receive the following: (1) A voucher for the payment of $1,500 for a homestudy for each foster child or related sibling group; and (2) A voucher for the payment of $5,000 for attorneys’ fees for each foster child or related sibling group; provided that, the voucher may only be applied to attorney’s fees charged at an hourly rate of not more than $125 per hour and related expenses billed at actual cost. (b) Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to create an entitlement to financial assistance for the adoption of a foster child, or foster children, if no funds remain available in the Adoption Voucher Fund. (c) Vouchers issued pursuant to this section shall be in addition to, and may not limit the amount of, money available to a foster parent under § 4-301.  (Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 3806, 47 DCR 6308.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90-day) addition of section, see § 3806 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-376, July 24, 2000, 47 DCR 6574). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see §§ 3802 to 3807 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 § 4-346 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 3 - Adoption Programs|Subchapter III - Incentive Program and Special Funds|§ 4-346. Administration of the Adoption Incentive Program and the Adoption Voucher Fund

(a) The Child and Family Services Agency (“CFSA”) shall administer the Program and the Fund. CFSA shall: (1) Within 180 days of October 19, 2000, identify children whose permanency plans are adoption, for as long as funds are available from the Fund; (2) Obtain a document signed by the foster parents stating their intent to adopt within 180 days of identifying the children pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection; and (3) Upon obtaining the signed document required by paragraph (2) of this subsection, immediately provide a voucher for attorneys’ fees and a voucher for the homestudy to the foster parent. (b) Vouchers issued pursuant to this section shall contain a statement describing the benefits to the adopting foster parents under the program, as well as the terms and conditions for the use of the vouchers. (c) Adopting foster parents shall present the vouchers to their attorney and licensed agency hired to perform the homestudy. (d) An attorney hired by a foster parent shall submit a voucher for attorneys’ fees with his or her first bill to CFSA, which shall set up an account with a $5,000 balance. Thereafter, the attorney shall submit his or her bills quarterly to CFSA. CFSA shall pay the attorney within 30 days with funds from the account. (e) The licensed agency hired to perform the homestudy shall submit its bill and the voucher for the homestudy to CFSA after the homestudy is complete for payment within 30 days.  (Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 3807, 47 DCR 6308.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90-day) addition of section, see § 3807 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-376, July 24, 2000, 47 DCR 6574). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see §§ 3802 to 3807 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 § 4-361 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 3 - Adoption Programs|Subchapter IV - Post-Adoption Contact Agreements|§ 4-361. Post-adoption contact agreement

(a)(1) A prospective adoptive parent or an adoptive parent (“adoptive parent”) and the birth parent or other birth relative of a prospective adoptee or adoptee (“adoptee”) may enter into a written post-adoption contact agreement (“PAC agreement”) to allow contact, after the adoption, between the adoptee and a birth parent or other birth relative of the adoptee; provided, that written consent to the PAC agreement is obtained from an adoptee who is 14 years of age or older. (2) The decision to enter into a PAC agreement shall be at the sole discretion of the adoptive parent. (3) Failure to comply with a condition of the PAC agreement shall not be grounds for revoking consent to, or setting aside an order for, adoption. (b)(1) The Family Court of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia (“Family Court”) shall enforce a PAC agreement made in accordance with this section if the Family Court finds that enforcement of the PAC agreement is in the best interest of the adoptee. (2) In enforcing a PAC agreement, the court shall take into consideration the written consent to the agreement of an adoptee who is 14 years of age or older. (3) For cases involving an adoptee who is a respondent in a child abuse or neglect case under Chapter 23 of Title 16, the court finalizing the adoption shall review and approve any PAC agreement based on whether it is in the best interest of the adoptee prior to finalizing the adoption. (c) If a party moves to modify a PAC agreement and satisfies the court that the modification is in the best interest of the adoptee, the court shall order that the PAC agreement be modified accordingly. (d) If a dispute arises between the parties to a PAC agreement, the parties shall certify that they have participated, or attempted to participate, in good faith, in mediation or other appropriate dispute resolution proceedings to resolve the dispute prior to seeking judicial resolution. The mediator shall be selected by the adoptive parent.  (Sept. 24, 2010, D.C. Law 18-230, § 101, 57 DCR 6951.)
DC Code § 4-502 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 5 - Victims of Crime|Subchapter I - Compensation for Crime Victims|§ 4-502. Establishment of a Crime Victims Compensation Program

There is established a Crime Victims Compensation Program (“Program”) that shall administer all funds from all sources for the purpose of investigating and, where appropriate, compensating the claims of victims of violent crime in the District of Columbia.  (Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-243, § 3, 44 DCR 1142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-422. Emergency Legislation See note to § 4-501. For temporary (90 day) enactment, see § 3022 of Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-477, August 8, 2006, 53 DCR 7068). For temporary (90 day) enactment of section, see § 3022 of Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-499, October 23, 2006, 53 DCR 8845). For temporary (90 day) enactment, see § 3022 of Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-1, January 16, 2007, 54 DCR 1165). Short Title Short title: Section 3021 of D.C. Law 16-192 provided that subtitle B of title III of the act may be cited as the “Victims of Domestic Violence Grant-Making Act of 2006”. Editor's Notes Grant-making authority for assisting domestic violence victims: Section 3022 of D.C. Law 16-192 provided: “Beginning in fiscal year 2007, the Mayor is authorized to issue grants from local funds received for the Office of Victim Services to assist victims of domestic violence.”
DC Code § 4-503 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 5 - Victims of Crime|Subchapter I - Compensation for Crime Victims|§ 4-503. Administration of Program

(a) The administration of the Program is hereby designated to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia (“Court”), which shall issue rules and regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions and purposes of this chapter. (b) All records and computer software relating to the functions of the Program as originally established by the Victims of Violent Crime Compensation Act of 1981, effective April 6, 1982 (D.C. Law 4-100; § 4-531 et seq.) [repealed], are hereby transferred to the Court for the exclusive purpose of operating the Program. (c) The Court shall: (1) Investigate claims filed pursuant to this chapter; (2) Obtain from an agency or department of the District of Columbia government or the United States government information, data, and assistance that will enable the Court to determine if a crime was committed or attempted and whether the claimant is eligible for compensation under this chapter; (3) Process and maintain claims in the order they are filed, including claims previously filed pursuant to the Victims of Violent Crime Compensation Act of 1981, effective April 6, 1982 (D.C. Law 4-100; § 4-531 et seq.) [repealed]; (4) Determine each claim filed pursuant to this chapter and reinvestigate or reopen cases when necessary; (5) Require and direct medical examination of victims or secondary victims when necessary; (6) Publicize the existence of the Program and the procedure for obtaining compensation under the Program through the Court and the Crime Victims Compensation Appeals Board (“Board”), the District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the Corporation Counsel of the District of Columbia, and other public or private agencies, organizations, and service providers; and (7) Provide printed informational materials, including brochures and posters, in both English and Spanish.  (Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-243, § 4, 44 DCR 1142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-423. Emergency Legislation See note to § 4-501. References in Text “The Victims of Violent Crime Compensation Act of 1981, effective April 6, 1982 (D.C. Law 4-100; D.C. Code § 3-401 et seq.),” referred to in (b) and (c)(3), was repealed by D.C. Law 11-243, § 20, effective April 9, 1997.
DC Code § 4-504 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 5 - Victims of Crime|Subchapter I - Compensation for Crime Victims|§ 4-504. Crime Victims Compensation Advisory Commission; establishment; membership; duties

(a) A Crime Victims Compensation Advisory Commission (“Commission”) is established and shall consist of 15 members appointed by the Chief Judge of the Court. The Chief Judge shall designate one of the members as the Commission’s Chairperson. The Chief Judge may make an appointment to fill an unexpired term. (b) The Commission’s members shall serve for a term of 3 years and shall be eligible for reappointment. The members shall serve without compensation. The members shall elect any additional officers necessary for the efficient discharge of their duties. (c) The Commission shall be composed of: (1) The Chairperson of the Committee on the Judiciary of the Council of the District of Columbia or that person’s designee; (2) One representative from the Office of the Corporation Counsel; (3) One representative from the Victim Witness Assistance Unit of the U.S. Attorney’s Office; (4) One person engaged full-time in law enforcement; (5) One member of the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia; (6) One hospital staff person involved with emergency services; (7) One representative of the District of Columbia Department of Corrections; (8) One person licensed to provide mental health counseling; (9) One crime victim or survivor; (10) One member of the public who has demonstrated a knowledge of, and sensitivity to, victim issues; and (11) Five victim service providers representing victims of homicide, sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse, and drunk driving. (d) The Commission shall: (1) Provide information, training, and technical assistance to the Court and be available to consult with and advise the Court on rules and regulations for the administration of the Program; (2) Develop ongoing public awareness efforts and assist the Court in publicizing the Program; and (3) Review the annual report submitted by the Court to the Council of the District of Columbia, advise the Council of deficiencies in the Program, and suggest necessary changes.  (Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-243, § 5, 44 DCR 1142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-424. Emergency Legislation See note to § 4-501.
DC Code § 4-505 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 5 - Victims of Crime|Subchapter I - Compensation for Crime Victims|§ 4-505. Crime Victims Compensation Appeals Board; establishment; membership; duties

(a) A Crime Victims Compensation Appeals Board (“Board”) is established in the Court. The Chief Judge shall appoint 5 members to the Board from among the membership of the Commission. Board members shall serve at the Chief Judge’s pleasure, reflect a variety of disciplines, and include at least 1 attorney. The Chief Judge shall designate 1 member to serve as the Board’s Chairperson, and may appoint qualified members of the Commission to serve as alternates on the Board when Board members are not available. (b) Board members shall serve without compensation but may receive reimbursement for expenses in a manner and amount to be determined by the Court. (c) The Board shall meet at least quarterly to hear appeals in contested cases as provided in § 4-517(d).  (Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-243, § 6, 44 DCR 1142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-425. Emergency Legislation See note to § 4-501.
DC Code § 4-506 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 5 - Victims of Crime|Subchapter I - Compensation for Crime Victims|§ 4-506. Eligibility for compensation

(a) A victim or secondary victim is eligible to receive compensation under this chapter if he or she: (1) Suffered personal injury as a result of a crime; (2) Filed a claim under this chapter within 1 year after the crime occurred or 1 year after learning of the Program with an adequate showing that the delay in learning of the Program was reasonable; and (3) Reported the crime to a law enforcement office within 7 days of its occurrence. If the crime cannot be reasonably reported within that time period, the crime must be reported within 7 days from the time a report can reasonably be made. (b) The offender shall not be unjustly enriched by an award of compensation to the claimant, except that this requirement may be waived in cases involving extraordinary circumstances where the interests of justice so require. (c) Notwithstanding subsection (a)(3) of this section, a victim who has been sexually abused or subjected to unlawful sexual conduct, domestic violence, or cruelty to children and who does not report the crime to the local police department, may: (1) In the case of domestic violence victims, satisfy the reporting requirement by seeking a civil protection order from the Corporation Counsel of the District of Columbia; (2) In the case of sexual assault victims, satisfy the reporting requirement by seeking a sexual assault examination from a medical treatment facility; and (3) In the case of a victim of cruelty to children, satisfy the reporting requirement by the filing of a neglect petition by the District of Columbia in the Superior Court. (d) The time limit requirements of this section may be waived for good cause shown, including compelling health or safety concerns.  (Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-243, § 7, 44 DCR 1142; Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 202(b), 47 DCR 6308.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-426. Section References This section is referenced in § 4-512. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 13-172, in subsec. (c), substituted “, domestic violence, or cruelty to children” for “or domestic abuse”; in par. (c)(1) substituted “violence” for “abuse” and struck the word “and” at the end of the paragraph; in par. (c)(2) substituted “; and” for the period; and added par. (c)(3), relating to reporting requirements. Emergency Legislation See note to § 4-501. For temporary (90-day) amendment of section, see § 202(b) of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-376, July 24, 2000, 47 DCR 6574). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 202(b) 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 § 4-507 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 5 - Victims of Crime|Subchapter I - Compensation for Crime Victims|§ 4-507. Awards of compensation

(a) The Court shall award compensation in an amount equal to the claimant’s economic loss, decreased by the amount available to the claimant from collateral sources. (a-1) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, if a victim or secondary victim is a dependent on a primary insurance holder's insurance policy, the primary insurance holder's insurance policy shall not constitute a collateral source for the purposes of subsection (a) of this section, unless the victim or secondary victim chooses to avail himself or herself of the benefits or compensation from the primary insurance holder's insurance policy. (b) The Court shall not award compensation in an amount exceeding $25,000 per victimization. (c) The Court shall calculate awards in a fair and equitable manner. (d) The payment of compensation may provide for apportionment, the holding of the compensation or any part thereof in trust, payment in a lump sum or periodic installments, or payment directly to the provider of medical services or economic loss expenses. (e) An award is not subject to enforcement, attachment, or garnishment, except that an award may be subject to a claim of a creditor if the cost of products, services, or accommodations included in the award were covered by the creditor. (f) If a claimant is awarded compensation prior to the sentencing of an offender convicted of the crime which was the subject of the claim, the Court shall notify the sentencing judge of the amount of the award, notwithstanding that the files and records of the claim remain otherwise confidential as provided in § 4-511. Restitution ordered for an offense that was the basis for an award under this chapter, up to the amount of the award, shall be payable directly to the Fund as provided in § 4-509. (g) Eligibility for public benefits shall not be affected by the receipt of crime victims compensation funds.  (Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-243, § 8, 44 DCR 1142; Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 202(c), 47 DCR 6308; Mar. 3, 2020, D.C. Law 23-57, § 2(a), 66 DCR 15914.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-427. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 13-172, in subsec. (b), substituted “exceeding $25,000 per victimization” for “exceeding $25,000”, and added subsec. (g), relating to eligibility for benefits. Emergency Legislation See note to § 4-501. For temporary (90-day) amendment of section, see § 202(c) of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-376, July 24, 2000, 47 DCR 6574). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 202(c) 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 § 4-508 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 5 - Victims of Crime|Subchapter I - Compensation for Crime Victims|§ 4-508. Disqualifications and reductions

(a) The Court shall not award compensation if the: (1) Claimant knowingly or willingly participated in the commission of the crime which forms the basis for the claim; provided, that a claimant who was a minor and a victim of sex trafficking of children, may be awarded compensation; or (2) Injury or death for which compensation is sought was caused by the victim’s consent, substantial provocation, or substantial incitement. (b) An application for assistance may be denied, in whole or in part, if the Court finds: (1) Denial is appropriate due to the nature of the victim’s or secondary victim’s involvement in the events leading to the relevant crime; or (2) The claimant failed to provide information to a requesting law enforcement agency or did not reasonably cooperate with law enforcement officials in apprehending the offender. Refusal of a victim or claimant to testify against the offender may be excused if testifying would subject the victim or claimant to a substantial risk of serious physical or emotional injury. (c) Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of this section, if the victim is found to have willingly or knowingly participated, consented, provoked, or incited the crime, a secondary victim is not automatically precluded from compensation. (d) Gang membership or co-habitation with the offender is not considered a disqualifying factor under subsections (a) or (b) of this section, unless the claimant will be substantially and unjustly enriched by the award.  (Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-243, § 9, 44 DCR 1142; Oct. 23, 2010, D.C. Law 18-239, § 201(b), 57 DCR 5405.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-428. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 18-239, in subsec. (a)(1), substituted “claim; provided, that a claimant who was a minor and a victim of sex trafficking of children, may be awarded compensation; or” for “claim; or”. Emergency Legislation See note to § 4-501.
DC Code § 4-509 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 5 - Victims of Crime|Subchapter I - Compensation for Crime Victims|§ 4-509. Preservation of civil actions; subrogation

(a) A claimant or the claimant’s successors in interest retain the right to recover damages from the offender or third parties, and the right to restitution from the offender. (b) To the extent that the Court has made payment to or on behalf of the victim, restitution, if imposed by the Court, shall be paid to the Fund. (c) The District of Columbia is subrogated to the claimant’s right against the offender or third parties to the extent of any compensation awarded under this chapter. The District of Columbia may initiate a lawsuit against the offender for damages or restitution or against third parties for damages. (d) The claimant shall notify the Corporation Counsel of the District of Columbia if a lawsuit for restitution or damages is instituted. The District of Columbia may intervene in the lawsuit and is privy to a lien on recovery made from the lawsuit. If the funds are retrieved through subrogation, they shall be credited to the Fund. (e) Application forms for compensation by the Program shall include a repayment subrogation agreement.  (Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-243, § 10, 44 DCR 1142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-429. Section References This section is referenced in § 4-507 and § 4-515. Emergency Legislation See note to § 4-501.