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DC Code § 2-405 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 4 - Claims Against District|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 2-405. Effective date

Sections 2-402 to 2-405 shall take effect from and after February 11, 1929, but nothing herein contained shall be construed as prohibiting the Mayor of the District of Columbia from proceeding according to the terms and provisions hereof to settle any claim or suit pending on February 11, 1929, irrespective of the date of presentation of the claim to the Mayor of the District of Columbia or the date of the filing of the suit.  (Feb. 11, 1929, 45 Stat. 1161, ch. 173, § 4.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-1205. 1973 Ed., § 1-905. Change in Government This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 402 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
DC Code § 2-406 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 4 - Claims Against District|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 2-406. Compromise of claim or suit

Upon a report by the Corporation Counsel of the District of Columbia showing in detail the just and true amount and condition of any claim or suit which the District of Columbia may on July 31, 1951, or thereafter have against any person, firm, association, or corporation, and the terms upon which the same may be compromised, and stating that in his opinion a compromise of such claim or suit would be for the best interest of the District of Columbia, the Mayor of the District of Columbia hereby is authorized to compromise such claim or suit accordingly: Provided, that this section shall not apply to claims or suits for taxes or special assessments.  (Feb. 11, 1929, 45 Stat. 1161, ch. 173, § 5; July 31, 1951, 65 Stat. 131, ch. 274, § 2; June 28, 1967, 81 Stat. 81, Pub. L. 90-33, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 577, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 158(f); Feb. 26, 1981, D.C. Law 3-114, § 2(b), 27 DCR 5628.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-1206. 1973 Ed., § 1-906. Editor's Notes Settlement of Monetary Penalties resulting from Parking Infractions, see Mayor’s Order 2011-127, July 29, 2011 ( 58 DCR 6691). Change in Government This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
DC Code § 2-407 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 4 - Claims Against District|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 2-407. Damage to personal property of District employee incident to service. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Aug. 31, 1964, Pub. L. 88-558, § 3(f); Oct. 12, 1968, 82 Stat. 998, Pub. L. 90-561; Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 877, Pub. L. 97-258, § 5(b).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-1207. 1973 Ed., § 1-907. Cross References District of Columbia administration, status of volunteers, see § 1-319.03.
DC Code § 2-412 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 4 - Claims Against District|Subchapter II - Non-Liability of District Employees|§ 2-412. Governmental immunity for negligent operation of vehicles by District employees

Hereafter the District of Columbia shall not assert the defense of governmental immunity in any suit at law in which a claim is asserted against it for money only on account of damage to or loss of property or on account of personal injury or death caused by the negligent or wrongful act or omission of any employee of the District occurring as the result of the operation by such employee, within the scope of his office or employment, of a vehicle owned or controlled by the District: Provided, that in the case of a claim arising out of the operation of an emergency vehicle on an emergency run the District shall be liable only for gross negligence. Nothing contained in this subchapter shall be construed as depriving the District of any other defense in law or equity which it may have to any such action or give to any person, corporation, partnership, or association any right to institute or maintain any suit against the District which it did not have prior to July 14, 1960.  (July 14, 1960, 74 Stat. 519, Pub. L. 86-654, § 3.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-1212. 1973 Ed., § 1-922. Section References This section is referenced in § 2-413 and § 2-414. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2(a) 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).
DC Code § 2-413 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 4 - Claims Against District|Subchapter II - Non-Liability of District Employees|§ 2-413. Action against employee barred by judgment against District; notice of claim; administrative disposition of claim as evidence

The judgment in any such action shall constitute a complete bar to any action by the claimant by reason of the same subject matter against the employee of the District whose act or omission gave rise to the claim. No suit shall be instituted involving any claim described in § 2-412 unless the claimant shall have first given notice to the District in accordance with § 12-309 and shall have presented to the District in writing a claim for money damages in connection therewith, and the District has had 6 months from the date of such filing within which to make final disposition of such claim. The administrative disposition of a claim by the District shall not be competent evidence of liability or amount of damages in proceedings on any such claim.  (July 14, 1960, 74 Stat. 519, Pub. L. 86-654, § 4.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-1213. 1973 Ed., § 1-923.
DC Code § 2-414 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 4 - Claims Against District|Subchapter II - Non-Liability of District Employees|§ 2-414. Excessive verdicts

In any case involving any claim described in § 2-412 in which the trial court shall consider the verdict excessive, the court may order a remittitur of so much of the amount of such verdict or judgment, as the case may be, as it considers excessive, and either permit the party in whose favor the verdict was rendered or the party recovering such judgment, as the case may be, to file a remittitur.  (July 14, 1960, 74 Stat. 520, Pub. L. 86-654, § 5.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-1214. 1973 Ed., § 1-924.
DC Code § 2-416 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 4 - Claims Against District|Subchapter II - Non-Liability of District Employees|§ 2-416. Liability of employee to District for negligent damage to its property

Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed so as to relieve any District employee from liability to the District for negligent damage to or loss of District property.  (July 14, 1960, 74 Stat. 520, Pub. L. 86-654, § 7.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-1216. 1973 Ed., § 1-926.
DC Code § 2-421 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 4 - Claims Against District|Subchapter III - Unjust Imprisonment|§ 2-421. Administrative petitions and civil claims

Any person unjustly convicted of and subsequently imprisoned for a felony offense contained in the District of Columbia Official Code may: (1) Present a claim for damages against the District of Columbia; or (2) Petition the District of Columbia for compensation as provided under this subchapter.  (Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-143, § 2, 27 DCR 4656; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 1012(a), 64 DCR 7652.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-1221. Section References This section is referenced in § 2-422. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1012(a) of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1012(a) of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 2-422 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 4 - Claims Against District|Subchapter III - Unjust Imprisonment|§ 2-422. Proof required

(a) Any person bringing suit under § 2-421(1) must allege and prove the following: (1) The person was incarcerated following a conviction for a felony offense contained in the District of Columbia Official Code; (2) The conviction for the offense has been reversed or set aside by the Superior Court of the District of Columbia ("Superior Court") on the stated ground of innocence and unjust conviction; (3) The person has obtained a certificate of innocence from the Superior Court; and (4) That, based upon clear and convincing evidence, the person did not commit any of the acts charged or the person's acts or omissions in connection with such charge constituted no offense against the United States or the District of Columbia the maximum penalty for which would equal or exceed the imprisonment served and the person did not, by his or her misconduct, cause or bring about his or her own prosecution. (b) Any person filing a petition under § 2-421(2) must allege and prove the following: (1) The person was incarcerated following a conviction for a felony offense contained in the District of Columbia Official Code; (2) The conviction for the offense has been reversed or set aside by the Superior Court on the stated ground of innocence and unjust conviction; and (3) The person has obtained a certificate of innocence from the Superior Court. (c) Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of this section, a person is not entitled to damages or compensation under this subchapter for any part of a sentence served, whether incarcerated, on parole, on probation, on supervised release, or as a registered sex offender, if that person was also serving a concurrent sentence for another crime to which subsections (a) and (b) of this section do not apply.  (Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-143, § 3, 27 DCR 4656; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 1012(b), 64 DCR 7652.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-1222. Section References This section is referenced in § 2-423. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1012(b) of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1012(b) of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 2-423 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 4 - Claims Against District|Subchapter III - Unjust Imprisonment|§ 2-423. Damages

Upon a finding by the judge of unjust imprisonment in accordance with the standards set by § 2-422(a), the judge may award damages. Punitive damages may not be awarded.  (Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-143, § 4, 27 DCR 4656; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 1012(c), 64 DCR 7652.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-1223. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1012(c) of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1012(c) of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 2-423.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 4 - Claims Against District|Subchapter III - Unjust Imprisonment|§ 2-423.01. Petition for compensation

(a) A person seeking compensation for unjust conviction and imprisonment under § 2-421(2) shall file a petition for compensation with the Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants ("OVSJG") that includes the following information: (1) An application for compensation on a form prescribed by the Director; (2) A copy of the certificate of innocence issued by the Superior Court for the conviction at issue; (3) A statement from the United States Bureau of Prisons or the Department of Corrections verifying the length of incarceration; (4) A statement from the Court Supervision and Offender Services Agency verifying the length of time spent on parole, probation, supervised release, or as a registered sex offender, if applicable; and (5) Any additional documents deemed necessary by the Director and listed as a requirement for a petition on the application for compensation. (b)(1)(A) The Director shall approve a petition for compensation filed within 45 days after the date the petition was submitted if all the necessary documents required by subsection (a) of this section have been submitted. (B) For the purposes of this paragraph, a petition for compensation shall not be deemed to have been submitted until all required documents under subsection (a) of this section have been filed with OVSJG. (2)(A) The Director shall provide written notice of his or her determination to the person who filed the petition. (B) The written notice shall include the amount owed to the petitioner pursuant to § 2-423.02. (c)(1) If a petitioner is aggrieved by the Director's determination under subsection (b) of this section, the petitioner may bring an action in the Superior Court for mandamus relief within 45 days after the petitioner receives written notice of the determination under subsection (b)(2) of this section. (2) The Superior Court shall review de novo any request for mandamus relief.  (Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-143, § 4a; as added Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 1012(d), 64 DCR 7652.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90-day) creation of this section, see § 1012(d) of the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017, effective October 24, 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167; 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90-day) creation of this section, see § 1012(d) of the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017, effective July 20, 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104; 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 2-423.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 4 - Claims Against District|Subchapter III - Unjust Imprisonment|§ 2-423.03. Required notification for compensation

Within 5 business days after the release of a person from incarceration because a conviction for a felony offense contained in the District of Columbia Official Code has been reversed or set aside on the ground of innocence and unjust conviction, the Superior Court shall provide information to the person, in writing, that includes guidance on how to obtain compensation under this subchapter, and a list of nonprofit advocacy groups that assist individuals who have been wrongfully convicted and imprisoned.  (Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-143, § 4c; as added Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 1012(d), 64 DCR 7652.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90-day) creation of this section, see § 1012(d) of the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017, effective October 24, 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167; 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90-day) creation of this section, see § 1012(d) of the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017, effective July 20, 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104; 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 2-423.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 4 - Claims Against District|Subchapter III - Unjust Imprisonment|§ 2-423.04. Statute of limitations

Any person filing a claim or petition under § 2-421 shall file the claim or petition no later than 2 years after the date the person received a certificate of innocence as required by § 2-422(a)(3) and (b)(3).  (Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-143, § 4d; as added Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 1012(d), 64 DCR 7652.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90-day) creation of this section, see § 1012(d) of the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017, effective October 24, 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167; 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90-day) creation of this section, see § 1012(d) of the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017, effective July 20, 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104; 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 2-424 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 4 - Claims Against District|Subchapter III - Unjust Imprisonment|§ 2-424. Application of subchapter — Date of release

This subchapter shall apply to any person whose release from unjust imprisonment occurred on or after June 1, 1979: Provided, that the provisions of § 12-309 shall not apply to any cause of action for unjust imprisonment arising prior to the effective date of this subchapter.  (Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-143, § 5, 27 DCR 4656.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-1224.
DC Code § 2-425 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 4 - Claims Against District|Subchapter III - Unjust Imprisonment|§ 2-425. Application of subchapter — Entry of guilty plea

This subchapter shall not apply to any person whose conviction resulted from his entering a plea of guilty unless that plea was pursuant to North Carolina v. Alford, 400 U.S. 25 (1970) .  (Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-143, § 6, 27 DCR 4656.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-1225.
DC Code § 2-503 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 5 - Administrative Procedure|Subchapter I - Administrative Procedure|§ 2-503. Establishment of procedures

(a) The Mayor and the Council shall, for the Mayor and for each subordinate agency, establish or require each subordinate agency to establish procedures in accordance with this subchapter. (b) Each independent agency shall establish procedures in accordance with this subchapter. (c) The procedures required to be established by subsections (a) and (b) of this section shall include requirements of practice before the Mayor and each agency.  (Oct. 21, 1968, 82 Stat. 1205, Pub. L. 90-614, § 103, formerly § 4; Oct. 8, 1975, D.C. Law 1-19, title I, § 102(r), (s), 22 DCR 2051; renumbered, Mar. 29, 1977, D.C. Law 1-96, § 3(a), (c), 23 DCR 3744.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-1503. 1973 Ed., § 1-1503. Editor's Notes The Law Effective Date Notice for D.C. Law 1-96, published on April 8, 1977, was incorrect and was corrected on June 3, 1977, and published at 23 DCR 9532b.
DC Code § 2-504 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 5 - Administrative Procedure|Subchapter I - Administrative Procedure|§ 2-504. Official publications

(a) The Mayor shall cause to be published the official publications known as the District of Columbia Register and the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations pursuant to subchapter III of this chapter. (b) All courts within the District shall take judicial notice of rules, regulations, and Council acts and resolutions published or of which notice is given in the District of Columbia Register or the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations pursuant to subchapter III of this chapter. (c) Publication in the District of Columbia Register of Council acts and resolutions, regulations adopted, amended, or repealed by the District of Columbia Council and rules adopted, amended, or repealed by the Mayor or by any agency shall not be considered as a substitute for publication in 1 or more newspapers of general circulation when such publication is required by statute.  (Oct. 21, 1968, 82 Stat. 1206, Pub. L. 90-614, § 104, formerly § 5; Oct. 8, 1975, D.C. Law 1-19, title I, § 102(t)-(x), 22 DCR 2051; renumbered, Mar. 29, 1977, D.C. Law 1-96,§ 3(a), 23 DCR 3744; Apr. 19, 1977, D.C. Law 1-120, § 2, 23 DCR 9924; Mar. 6, 1979, D.C. Law 2-153, § 6(a), 25 DCR 6960.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-1505. 1973 Ed., § 1-1504. Section References This section is referenced in § 1-309.14, § 1-606.10, § 2-502, § 2-601, and § 11-1525. Cross References “District of Columbia Register” defined, see § 2-601. Editor's Notes The Law Effective Date Notice for D.C. Law 1-96, published on April 8, 1977, was incorrect and was corrected on June 3, 1977, and published at 23 DCR 9532b.
DC Code § 2-506 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 5 - Administrative Procedure|Subchapter I - Administrative Procedure|§ 2-506. Filing and publishing of rules

Repealed.  (Oct. 21, 1968, 82 Stat. 1207, Pub. L. 90-614, § 106, formerly § 7; Oct. 8, 1975, D.C. Law 1-19, title I, § 102(g), 22 DCR 2048; renumbered, Mar. 29, 1977, D.C. Law 1-96 § 3(a), (c), 23 DCR 3744; Mar. 6, 1979, D.C. Law 2-153, § 6(b), 25 DCR 6960.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., Omitted. 1973 Ed., § 1-1506. Editor's Notes The Law Effective Date Notice for D.C. Law 1-96, published on April 8, 1977, was incorrect and was corrected on June 3, 1977, and published at 23 DCR 9532b.