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DC Code § 24-276.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 2 - Prisons and Prisoners|Subchapter VIII-A - Limitations on the Use of Restraints on Certain Confined Women|§ 24-276.03. Reporting requirements

(a)(1) Within 10 days after the Administrator authorizes the use of restraints pursuant to § 24-276.02(b), § 24-276.02(c), or § 24-276.02(d), the Administrator shall submit a written statement to the Director of the Department of Corrections in the case of confined women explaining the extraordinary circumstances and the reasons the use of restraints were necessary. (2) The written statement must not include personal identifying information of the confined woman on whom restraints were used. (b) Beginning January 1, 2016, and on an annual basis thereafter, the Department of Corrections shall provide the following information to the Council: (1) The number of pregnant women in the custody of the Department of Corrections during the reporting period; (2) The number of pregnant women on whom restraints that were not the least restrictive means necessary were used; (3) The number of times restraints were used on each pregnant woman; (4) For each use of restraints on a pregnant woman, the duration of time that restraints were used; and (5) For each use of restraints on a pregnant woman, whether restraints were used because of: (A) Risk of flight; (B) Risk of injury to the pregnant woman; or (C) Risk of injury to other persons.  (July 25, 2015, D.C. Law 20-280, § 203, 62 DCR 1495.)
DC Code § 24-276.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 2 - Prisons and Prisoners|Subchapter VIII-A - Limitations on the Use of Restraints on Certain Confined Women|§ 24-276.04. Notice requirements

The Administrator shall provide notice of the requirements of this subchapter to: (1) The relevant staff at the place of confinement, including: (A) All medical staff; (B) Staff and contractors who are involved in the transport of confined women of child-bearing age; and (C) Other staff as the Administrator deems appropriate; and (2) All women who are in their third trimester of pregnancy at the time the place of confinement takes custody of the person.  (July 25, 2015, D.C. Law 20-280, § 204, 62 DCR 1495.)
DC Code § 24-281 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 2 - Prisons and Prisoners|Subchapter IX - Inmate Welfare Fund|§ 24-281. Definitions

For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) “Commissary” means a system through which inmates in District correctional facilities are able to purchase permitted commodities. (2) “Committee” means the Inmate Welfare Fund Committee established by section 3005 [§ 24-284]. (3) “Correctional facility” means any building, or group of buildings, and concomitant services, operated as a single management unit by, or under contract with, the Department of Corrections for the purpose of housing and providing services to persons ordered confined pending trial or upon conviction and sentencing for a violation of law. (4) “Department” means the Department of Corrections. (5) “Director” means the Director of the Department of Corrections. (6) “Fund” means the Inmate Welfare Fund established by § 24-282.  (Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-192, § 3002, 53 DCR 6899.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 3002 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) addition, see § 3002 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) addition, see § 3002 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 3001 of D.C. Law 16-192 provided that subtitle A of title III of the act may be cited as the “Inmate Welfare Fund Establishment Act of 2006”.
DC Code § 24-282 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 2 - Prisons and Prisoners|Subchapter IX - Inmate Welfare Fund|§ 24-282. Establishment of Inmate Welfare Fund; audit; report

(a) There is established a nonlapsing fund to be known as the Inmate Welfare Fund and to be used for the purposes set forth in § 24-283. (b) The Fund shall consist of: (1) An initial appropriation in fiscal year 2007; and (2) Monies derived from the sale of goods through the commissary at correctional facilities. (c) Except as provided in § 24-283(2), funds deposited into the Fund shall not be transferred or revert to the fund balance of the General Fund of the District of Columbia at the end of any fiscal year or at any other time, but shall be continually available for the uses and purposes set forth in § 24-283, subject to authorization by Congress. (d) The Fund shall comply with all financial and procurement statutes, rules, regulations, standards, and systems promulgated by the District of Columbia government. (e) The Fund shall be subject to annual audits scheduled by the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, which shall be submitted to the Council no later than February 1 of each year. The scope of the audit shall include an examination of the Department’s use of Fund profits, including stocking the commissaries, low-bond releases, providing inmate clothing upon release, and funding transportation costs for inmates after release. The audit reports shall be submitted to the Council and the Mayor.  (Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-192, § 3003, 53 DCR 6899.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 24-281. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 3003 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) addition, see § 3003 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) addition, see § 3003 of Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-1, January 16, 2007, 54 DCR 1165).
DC Code § 24-283 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 2 - Prisons and Prisoners|Subchapter IX - Inmate Welfare Fund|§ 24-283. Uses of Inmate Welfare Fund

The Fund shall be used for the following purposes, in order of priority: (1) To stock the commissaries of District correctional facilities; (2) To repay the initial appropriation used to finance the Fund; and (3) To provide goods and services that benefit the general inmate population at District correctional facilities, as determined by the Inmate Welfare Fund Committee established in § 24-284.  (Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-192, § 3004, 53 DCR 6899.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 24-282. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 3004 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) addition, see § 3004 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) addition, see § 3004 of Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-1, January 16, 2007, 54 DCR 1165).
DC Code § 24-284 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 2 - Prisons and Prisoners|Subchapter IX - Inmate Welfare Fund|§ 24-284. Inmate Welfare Fund Committee

(a) The Inmate Welfare Fund Committee is established for the purpose of administering and supervising the operations of and the expenditures from the Inmate Welfare Fund. (b) The Committee shall be composed of the following 5 members: (1) The Director of the Department of Corrections, or his or her designee; (2) The General Counsel of the Department of Corrections, or his or her designee; (3) The Warden of the Central Detention Facility, or his or her designee; (4) The Manager of the Office of Internal Controls, Compliance, and Accreditation of the Department of Corrections, or his or her designee; and (5) The Director of the Office of Management Information and Technological Services of the Department of Corrections, or his or her designee. (c) The Committee shall maintain a record of its authorization and approval for all expenditures from the Fund. (d) The Committee may promulgate regulations governing the use and expenditures of the Fund.  (Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-192, § 3005, 53 DCR 6899.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 24-281 and § 24-283. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 3005 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) addition, see § 3005 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) addition, see § 3005 of Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-1, January 16, 2007, 54 DCR 1165).
DC Code § 24-401 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 4 - Indeterminate Sentences and Paroles|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 24-401. Board of Indeterminate Sentence and Parole. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (July 17, 1947, 61 Stat. 379, ch. 263, § 7.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-201.
DC Code § 24-401.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 4 - Indeterminate Sentences and Paroles|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 24-401.01. Board of Parole — Creation; term of members. [Abolished]

Abolished.  (Apr. 28, 1988, D.C. Law 7-103, § 2, 34 DCR 8279; Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 745, Pub. L. 105-33, § 11231(b).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-201.1.
DC Code § 24-401.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 4 - Indeterminate Sentences and Paroles|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 24-401.02. Powers and duties of Board; transfer of employees, official records, etc. from Board of Parole. [Abolished]

Abolished.  (Apr. 28, 1988, D.C. Law 7-103, § 3, 34 DCR 8279; Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 745, Pub. L. 105-33, § 11231(b).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-201.2.
DC Code § 24-401.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 4 - Indeterminate Sentences and Paroles|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 24-401.03. Rulemaking. [Abolished]

Abolished.  (Apr. 28, 1988, D.C. Law 7-103, § 4, 34 DCR 8279; Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 745, Pub. L. 105-33, § 11231(b).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-201.3.
DC Code § 24-401a (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 4 - Indeterminate Sentences and Paroles|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 24-401a. Board of Parole — Created; members; procedural rules; transfer of powers, employees, supplies and appropriations of Board of Indeterminate Sentence and Parole; duties of Parole Executive; cooperation of Department of Corrections. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Apr. 28, 1988, D.C. Law 7-103, § 5(a), 34 DCR 8279.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., §§ 24-201a, 24-201b.
DC Code § 24-401b (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 4 - Indeterminate Sentences and Paroles|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 24-401b. Board of Parole — Created; members; procedural rules; transfer of powers, employees, supplies and appropriations of Board of Indeterminate Sentence and Parole; duties of Parole Executive; cooperation of Department of Corrections. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Apr. 28, 1988, D.C. Law 7-103, § 5(a), 34 DCR 8279.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., §§ 24-201a, 24-201b.
DC Code § 24-401c (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 4 - Indeterminate Sentences and Paroles|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 24-401c. Application for reduction of sentence

When by reason of his training and response to the rehabilitation program of the Department of Corrections it appears to the Board that there is a reasonable probability that a prisoner will live and remain at liberty without violating the law, and that his immediate release is not incompatible with the welfare of society, but he has not served his minimum sentence, the Board in its discretion may apply to the court imposing sentence for a reduction of his minimum sentence. The court shall have jurisdiction to act upon the application at any time prior to the expiration of the minimum sentence and no hearing shall be required. If a prisoner is serving a sentence for a crime for which a minimum sentence is prescribed by § 24-403(b) his minimum sentence shall not be reduced under this section below the minimum sentence so prescribed.  (July 17, 1947, 61 Stat. 379, ch. 263, § 4; June 29, 1953, 67 Stat. 92, ch. 159, § 201(b).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-201c. 1973 Ed., § 24-201c.
DC Code § 24-402 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 4 - Indeterminate Sentences and Paroles|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 24-402. Employees of Board of Indeterminate Sentence and Parole. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (July 17, 1947, 61 Stat. 379, ch. 263, § 7.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-202.
DC Code § 24-403.01a (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 4 - Indeterminate Sentences and Paroles|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 24-403.01a. Good time credit for felony offenses committed before August 5, 2000

(a)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a defendant who is serving a term of imprisonment for an offense committed between June 22, 1994, and August 4, 2000, shall be retroactively awarded good time credit toward the service of the defendant's sentence of up to 54 days, or more if consistent with 18 U.S.C. § 3624(b), for each year of the defendant's sentence imposed by the court, subject to determination by the Bureau of Prisons that during those years the defendant has met the conditions provided in 18 U.S.C. § 3624(b). (2) An award of good time credit pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection shall apply to the minimum and maximum term of incarceration, including the mandatory minimum; except, that in the event of a maximum term of life, only the minimum term shall receive good time. (b)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a defendant who is serving a term of imprisonment for an offense committed before June 22, 1994, shall be retroactively awarded good time credit toward the service of the defendant's sentence of up to 54 days, or more if consistent with 18 U.S.C. § 3624(b), for each year of the defendant's sentence imposed by the court, subject to determination by the Bureau of Prisons that during those years the defendant has met the conditions provided in 18 U.S.C. § 3624(b). (2) An award of good time credit pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection: (A) Shall apply to any mandatory minimum term of incarceration; and (B) Is not intended to modify how the defendant is awarded good time credit toward any portion of the sentence other than the mandatory minimum.  (July 15, 1932, 47 Stat. 697, ch. 492, § 3a-1; as added Apr. 27, 2021, D.C. Law 23-274, § 1203(a), 68 DCR 001034.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 706(b)(1) of Coronavirus Support Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-30, Mar. 17, 2021, 68 DCR 003101).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 706(b)(1) of Coronavirus Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-328, June 8, 2020, 67 DCR 7598).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 706(b)(1) of Coronavirus Support Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-326, May 27, 2020, 67 DCR 7045).  Temporary Legislation  For temporary (225 days) creation of this section, see § 706(b)(1) of Coronavirus Support Temporary Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Law 23-130, Oct. 9, 2020, 67 DCR 8622).
DC Code § 24-403.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 4 - Indeterminate Sentences and Paroles|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 24-403.02. Sentencing and good time credit for misdemeanors committed on or after August 5, 2000

A sentence of incarceration, or of commitment pursuant to § 24-903, for a misdemeanor committed on or after August 5, 2000, shall be for a definite term, which shall not exceed the maximum term allowed by law. A person sentenced to incarceration, or to commitment pursuant to § 24-903, under this section, shall serve the term of incarceration or commitment specified in the sentence, less any time credited toward service of the sentence as provided in § 24-221.01 through § 24-221.05.  (July 15, 1932, 47 Stat. 697, ch. 492, § 3b; as added June 8, 2001, D.C. Law 13-302, § 8(b), 47 DCR 7249.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 8(b) of the Sentencing Reform Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 13-462, November 7, 2000, 47 DCR 9443). For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 8(b) of Sentencing Reform Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-2, February 2, 2001, 48 DCR 2239). For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 8(b) of Sentencing Reform Second Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-51, May 2, 2001, 48 DCR 4370).
DC Code § 24-403.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 4 - Indeterminate Sentences and Paroles|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 24-403.04. Motions for compassionate release for individuals convicted of felony offenses

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the court shall modify a term of imprisonment imposed upon a defendant if it determines the defendant is not a danger to the safety of any other person or the community, pursuant to the factors to be considered in 18 U.S.C. §§ 3142(g) and 3553(a) and evidence of the defendant's rehabilitation while incarcerated, and: (1) The defendant has a terminal illness, which means a disease or condition with an end-of-life trajectory; (2) The defendant is 60 years of age or older and has served at least 20 years in prison; or (3) Other extraordinary and compelling reasons warrant such a modification, including: (A) A debilitating medical condition involving an incurable illness, or a debilitating injury from which the defendant will not recover; (B) Elderly age, defined as a defendant who: (i) Is 60 years of age or older; (ii) Has served the lesser of 15 years or 75% of the defendant's sentence; and (iii) Suffers from a chronic or serious medical condition related to the aging process or that causes an acute vulnerability to severe medical complications or death as a result of COVID-19; (C) Death or incapacitation of the family member caregiver of the defendant's children; or (D) Incapacitation of a spouse or a domestic partner when the defendant would be the only available caregiver for the spouse or domestic partner. (b) Motions brought pursuant to this section may be brought by the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia, the Bureau of Prisons, the United States Parole Commission, or the defendant. (c) Although a hearing is not required, to provide for timely review of a motion made pursuant to this section and at the request of counsel for the defendant, the court may waive the appearance of a defendant currently held in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons. (d) For the purposes of this section, the term "COVID-19" means the disease caused by the novel 2019 coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.  (July 15, 1932, 47 Stat. 697, ch. 492, § 3d; as added Apr. 27, 2021, D.C. Law 23-274, § 1203(b), 68 DCR 001034.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 706(b) of Coronavirus Support Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-30, Mar. 17, 2021, 68 DCR 003101).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 706(b)(2) of Coronavirus Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-328, June 8, 2020, 67 DCR 7598).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 706(b)(2) of Coronavirus Support Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-326, May 27, 2020, 67 DCR 7045).  Temporary Legislation  For temporary (225 days) creation of this section, see § 706(b) of Coronavirus Support Temporary Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Law 23-130, Oct. 9, 2020, 67 DCR 8622).
DC Code § 24-405 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 4 - Indeterminate Sentences and Paroles|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 24-405. Arrest for violation of parole

If said Board of Parole, or any member thereof, shall have reliable information that a prisoner has violated his parole, said Board, or any member thereof, at any time within the term or terms of the prisoner’s sentence, may issue a warrant to any officer hereinafter authorized to execute the same for the retaking of such prisoner. Any officer of the District of Columbia penal institutions, any officer or designated civilian employee of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, or any federal officer authorized to serve criminal process within the United States to whom such warrant shall be delivered is authorized and required to execute such warrant by taking such prisoner and returning or removing him to the penal institution of the District of Columbia from which he was paroled or to such penal or correctional institution as may be designated by the Attorney General of the United States.  (July 15, 1932, 47 Stat. 698, ch. 492, § 5; June 6, 1940, 54 Stat. 242, ch. 254, § 4; July 17, 1947, 61 Stat. 378, ch. 263, § 2; June 12, 1999, D.C. Law 12-284, § 9, 46 DCR 1328.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-205. 1973 Ed., § 24-205. Cross References Representation of indigents, see §§ 2-1602 and 11-2601. Rewards for apprehension of parole violators, see § 24-201.27. Emergency Legislation For temporary amendment of section, see § 9 of the Metropolitan Police Department Civilianization and Street Solicitation for Prostitution Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-428, August 6, 1998, 45 DCR 5884), § 9 of the Metropolitan Police Department Civilianization Legislative Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-506, November 10, 1998, 45 DCR 8139), and § 9 of the Metropolitan Police Department Civilianization Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-13, February 8, 1999, 46 DCR 2333). Temporary Legislation Section 9 of D.C. Law 12-282 inserted “or designated civilian employee.” Section 13(b) of D.C. Law 12-282 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
DC Code § 24-407 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 24 - Prisoners and Their Treatment|Chapter 4 - Indeterminate Sentences and Paroles|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 24-407. Repeal of inconsistent laws; savings provision

All acts or parts of acts inconsistent with the provisions of §§ 22-2601, 24-401 [repealed], 24-402 [repealed], 24-403 to 24-409, and 24-201.26 are hereby repealed; provided, however, that for any felony committed before July 15, 1932, the penalty, sentence, or forfeiture provided by law for such felony at the time such felony was committed shall remain in full force and effect and shall be imposed, notwithstanding said sections.  (July 15, 1932, 47 Stat. 698, ch. 492, § 7.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-207. 1973 Ed., § 24-207. References in Text Sections 24-401 and 24-402, referred to in this section, were repealed by the Act of July 17, 1947, 61 Stat. 379, ch. 263, § 7.