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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 18A - Human Trafficking › § 22–1847. Appeals

§ 22–1847. Appeals.
An order dismissing, granting, or denying a motion filed under§ 22-1844 shall be a final order for purposes of appeal.
(Oct. 23, 2010, D.C. Law 18-239, § 117; as added Apr. 5, 2019, D.C. Law 22-279, § 2(b), 65 DCR 12951.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 18B - Ivory and Horn Trafficking › § 22–1861. Definitions

§ 22–1861. Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the term:
(1) "Educational or scientific institution" means an entity that:
(A) Receives an educational or scientific tax exemption from the federal Internal Revenue Service or the institution's national, state, or local tax authority; or
(B) Is accredited as an educational or scientific institution from a qualified national, regional, state, or local authority for the institution's location.
(2) "Prohibited animal product" means:
(A) The tooth or tusk composed of ivory, whether raw or worked, from any species of elephant, hippopotamus, mammoth, mastodon, narwhal, or whale;
(B) The horn of any species of rhinoceros; or
(C) An item that is wholly or partially composed of any material described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of this paragraph.
(Aug. 6, 2020, D.C. Law 23-126, § 2, 67 DCR 5060.)
Applicability
Section 7082 of D.C. Law 23-149 repealed section 6 of D.C. Law 23-126 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore, the creation of this section by Law 23-126 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 23-126: § 6 of D.C. Law 23-126 provided that the creation of this section by § 2 of D.C. Law 23-126 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 18B - Ivory and Horn Trafficking › § 22–1862. Unlawful distribution of a prohibited animal product

§ 22–1862. Unlawful distribution of a prohibited animal product.
(a) Beginning one year after October 1, 2020, a person commits the offense of unlawful distribution of a prohibited animal product if that person knowingly imports, sells, offers for sale, purchases, barters, trades, or possesses with intent to sell a prohibited animal product.
(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, a person does not commit the offense of unlawful distribution of a prohibited animal product if the person:
(1) Bequeaths the prohibited animal product to the legal beneficiary of an estate or trust upon the death of the owner;
(2) Gifts or donates the prohibited animal product without remuneration;
(3) Is a government employee or agent conducting law enforcement activities pursuant to federal, state, or local law;
(4) Is an educational or scientific institution that imports, sells, offers for sale, purchases, barters, trades, or possesses with intent to sell a prohibited animal product for educational or scientific purposes;
(5) Is engaging in an activity that is expressly authorized by federal law or a permit issued pursuant to federal law;
(6) Imports, sells, offers for sale, purchases, barters, trades, or possesses with intent to sell a prohibited animal product that is part of an antique that:
(A) Is composed of not more than 20% of a prohibited animal product by volume; and
(B) The person can, through documentation, establish provenance and demonstrate that the antique is at least 100 years old; or
(7) Imports, sells, offers for sale, purchases, barters, trades, or possesses with intent to sell a prohibited animal product that is part of a musical instrument that:
(A) Is composed of less than 20% of a prohibited animal product by volume; and
(B) The person can establish provenance and demonstrate that the musical instrument was manufactured before 1976.
(c) The act of obtaining an appraisal of a prohibited animal product alone shall not constitute possession with intent to sell or offer for sale.
(Aug. 6, 2020, D.C. Law 23-126, § 3, 67 DCR 5060.)
Applicability
Section 7082 of D.C. Law 23-149 repealed section 6 of D.C. Law 23-126 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore, the creation of this section by Law 23-126 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 23-126: § 6 of D.C. Law 23-126 provided that the creation of this section by § 3 of D.C. Law 23-126 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 18B - Ivory and Horn Trafficking › § 22–1863. Penalties

§ 22–1863. Penalties.
(a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a person convicted of unlawful distribution of a prohibited animal product shall:
(1) For a first offense, be fined no more than $1,000 or twice the value of the prohibited animal product, whichever is greater, incarcerated for no more than 30 days, or both;
(2) For a second offense, be fined no more than $5,000 or twice the value of the prohibited animal product, whichever is greater, incarcerated for no more than one year, or both; and
(3) For a third or subsequent offense, be fined no more than $25,000 or thrice the value of the prohibited animal product, whichever is greater, incarcerated for no more than 3 years, or both.
(b) For any offense where the total value of the prohibited animal product is greater than $25,000, a person convicted of unlawful distribution of a prohibited animal product shall be fined thrice the value of the prohibited animal product, incarcerated for no more than 3 years, or both.
(c) If the person convicted of unlawful distribution of a prohibited animal product is not an individual, the court may double the applicable fine specified in subsection (a) or subsection (b) of this section.
(d) The fines set forth in this section shall not be limited by § 22-3571.01.
(Aug. 6, 2020, D.C. Law 23-126, § 4, 67 DCR 5060.)
Applicability
Section 7082 of D.C. Law 23-149 repealed section 6 of D.C. Law 23-126 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore, the creation of this section by Law 23-126 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 23-126: § 6 of D.C. Law 23-126 provided that the creation of this section by § 4 of D.C. Law 23-126 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 18B - Ivory and Horn Trafficking › § 22–1864. Rules

§ 22–1864. Rules.
The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter.
(Aug. 6, 2020, D.C. Law 23-126, § 5, 67 DCR 5060.)
Applicability
Section 7082 of D.C. Law 23-149 repealed section 6 of D.C. Law 23-126 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore, the creation of this section by Law 23-126 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 23-126: § 6 of D.C. Law 23-126 provided that the creation of this section by § 5 of D.C. Law 23-126 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 18B - Ivory and Horn Trafficking › § 22–1865. Applicability. [Repealed]

§ 22–1865. Applicability. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 6, 2020, D.C. Law 23-126, § 6, 67 DCR 5060; Dec. 3, 2020, D.C. Law 23-149, § 7082, 67 DCR 10493.)
Applicability
Section 7082 of D.C. Law 23-149 repealed section 6 of D.C. Law 23-126 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore, the creation of this section by Law 23-126 has been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 19 - Incest › § 22–1901. Definition and penalty

§ 22–1901. Definition and penalty.
If any person in the District related to another person within and not including the fourth degree of consanguinity, computed according to the rules of the Roman or civil law, shall marry or cohabit with or have sexual intercourse with such other so-related person, knowing him or her to be within said degree of relationship, the person so offending shall be deemed guilty of incest, and, on conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than 12 years. In addition to any other penalty provided under this section, a person may be fined an amount not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1332, ch. 854, § 875; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 303(r), 60 DCR 2064.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-1901.
1973 Ed., § 22-1901.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 22-4001 and § 23-113.
Effect of Amendments
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-317 added the last sentence.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 303(r) of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-45, April 1, 2013, 60 DCR 5400, 20 DCSTAT 1300).
Editor's Notes
Applicability of D.C. Law 19-317: Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-317 provided that the act shall apply only to offenses committed on or after June 11, 2013.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 19A - Interfering with Reports of Crime › § 22–1931. Obstructing, preventing, or interfering with reports to or requests for assistance from law enforcement agencies, medical providers, or child welfare agencies

§ 22–1931. Obstructing, preventing, or interfering with reports to or requests for assistance from law enforcement agencies, medical providers, or child welfare agencies.
(a) It shall be unlawful for a person to knowingly disconnect, damage, disable, temporarily or permanently remove, or use physical force or intimidation to block access to any telephone, radio, computer, or other electronic communication device with a purpose to obstruct, prevent, or interfere with:
(1) The report of any criminal offense to any law enforcement agency;
(2) The report of any bodily injury or property damage to any law enforcement agency;
(3) A request for ambulance or emergency medical assistance to any governmental agency, or any hospital, doctor, or other medical service provider, or
(4) The report of any act of child abuse or neglect to a law enforcement or child welfare agency.
(b) A person who violates subsection (a) of this section shall be fined not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01 or imprisoned not more than 180 days, or both.
(Apr. 24, 2007, D.C. Law 16-306, § 107, 53 DCR 8610; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 206(f), 60 DCR 2064.)
Effect of Amendments
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-317 substituted “not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01” for “not more than $1,000” in (b).
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) enactments, see § 107 of Omnibus Public Safety Emergency Amendment Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-445, July 19, 2006, 53 DCR 6443).
For temporary (90 day) enactments, see § 107 of Omnibus Public Safety Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-490, October 18, 2006, 53 DCR 8686).
For temporary (90 day) enactments, see § 107 of Omnibus Public Safety Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-10, January 16, 2007, 54 DCR 1479).
For temporary (90 day) enactments, see § 107 of Omnibus Public Safety Second Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-25, April 19, 2007, 54 DCR 4036).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 206(f) of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-45, April 1, 2013, 60 DCR 5400, 20 DCSTAT 1300).
Editor's Notes
Applicability of D.C. Law 19-317: Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-317 provided that the act shall apply only to offenses committed on or after June 11, 2013.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 20 - Kidnapping › § 22–2001. Definition and penalty; conspiracy

§ 22–2001. Definition and penalty; conspiracy.
Whoever shall be guilty of, or of aiding or abetting in, seizing, confining, inveigling, enticing, decoying, kidnapping, abducting, concealing, or carrying away any individual by any means whatsoever, and holding or detaining, or with the intent to hold or detain, such individual for ransom or reward or otherwise, except, in the case of a minor, by a parent thereof, shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by imprisonment for not more than 30 years. For purposes of imprisonment following revocation of release authorized by § 24-403.01, the offense defined by this section is a Class A felony. This section shall be held to have been violated if either the seizing, confining, inveigling, enticing, decoying, kidnapping, abducting, concealing, carrying away, holding, or detaining occurs in the District of Columbia. If 2 or more individuals enter into any agreement or conspiracy to do any act or acts which would constitute a violation of the provisions of this section, and 1 or more of such individuals do any act to effect the object of such agreement or conspiracy, each such individual shall be deemed to have violated the provisions of this section. In addition to any other penalty provided under this section, a person may be fined an amount not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1322, ch. 854, § 812; Feb. 18, 1933, 47 Stat. 858, ch. 103; Nov. 8, 1965, 79 Stat. 1307, Pub. L. 89-347, § 3; June 8, 2001, D.C. Law 13-302, § 4(g), 47 DCR 7249; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 303(i), 60 DCR 2064.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-2101.
1973 Ed., § 22-2101.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 11-502, § 22-3152, § 22-4001, § 23-546, and § 24-112.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 13-302, substituted “not more than 30 years” for “life or for any term as the court in its discretion may determine”; and inserted the second sentence.
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-317 added the last sentence.
Cross References
Armed offenses, additional penalty, see §§ 22-4501 and 22-4502.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 4(g) 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) amendment of section, see § 4(g) 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) amendment of section, see § 4(g) of Sentencing Reform Second Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-51, May 2, 2001, 48 DCR 4370).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 303(i) of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-45, April 1, 2013, 60 DCR 5400, 20 DCSTAT 1300).
Editor's Notes
Applicability of D.C. Law 19-317: Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-317 provided that the act shall apply only to offenses committed on or after June 11, 2013.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 21 - Murder; Manslaughter › § 22–2101. Murder in the first degree — Purposeful killing; killing while perpetrating certain crimes

§ 22–2101. Murder in the first degree — Purposeful killing; killing while perpetrating certain crimes.
Whoever, being of sound memory and discretion, kills another purposely, either of deliberate and premeditated malice or by means of poison, or in perpetrating or attempting to perpetrate an offense punishable by imprisonment in the penitentiary, or without purpose to do so kills another in perpetrating or in attempting to perpetrate any arson, as defined in § 22-301 or § 22-302, first degree sexual abuse, first degree child sexual abuse, first degree cruelty to children, mayhem, robbery, or kidnaping, or in perpetrating or attempting to perpetrate any housebreaking while armed with or using a dangerous weapon, or in perpetrating or attempting to perpetrate a felony involving a controlled substance, is guilty of murder in the first degree. For purposes of imprisonment following revocation of release authorized by § 24-403.01(b)(7), murder in the first degree is a Class A felony.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1321, ch. 854, § 798; June 12, 1940, 54 Stat. 347, ch. 339; Sept. 26, 1992, D.C. Law 9-153, § 2(a), 39 DCR 3868; May 23, 1995, D.C. Law 10-257, § 401(b)(1), 42 DCR 53; May 16, 1998, D.C. Law 12-113, § 2, 44 DCR 6931; June 8, 2001, D.C. Law 13-302, § 4(a), 47 DCR 7249.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-2401.
1973 Ed., § 22-2401.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-627, § 7-651.12, § 11-502, § 22-2103, § 22-3152, § 22-4001, § 23-113, § 23-546, § 24-112, § 24-211.07, and § 24-251.02.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 13-302 added the last sentence.
Cross References
Life-sustaining procedures, health care provider immunity for good faith conduct, see § 7-627.
Sex offender registration, sexually violent offense defined, see § 22-4101.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90-day) amendment of section, see § 4(a) of the Sentencing Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-410, August 11, 2000, 47 DCR 7271).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see §§ 4(a) and 11 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) amendment of section, see § 4(a) 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) amendment of section, see § 4(a) of Sentencing Reform Second Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-51, May 2, 2001, 48 DCR 4370).
Editor's Notes
Section 11 of D.C. Law 13-302 provided: “This act shall apply to offenses committed on or after August 5, 2000.”
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 21 - Murder; Manslaughter › § 22–2102. Murder in the first degree — Placing obstructions upon or displacement of railroads

§ 22–2102. Murder in the first degree — Placing obstructions upon or displacement of railroads.
Whoever maliciously places an obstruction upon a railroad or street railroad, or displaces or injures anything appertaining thereto, or does any other act with intent to endanger the passage of any locomotive or car, and thereby occasions the death of another, is guilty of murder in the first degree. For purposes of imprisonment following revocation of release authorized by § 24-403.01(b)(7), murder in the first degree is a Class A felony.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1321, ch. 854, § 799; June 8, 2001, D.C. Law 13-302,§ 4(b), 47 DCR 7249.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-2402.
1973 Ed., § 22-2402.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 22-2103, § 22-3152, § 23-113, § 24-112, and § 24-251.02.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 13-302 added the last sentence.
Cross References
Offenders convicted under this section, eligibility for furlough, see § 24-251.02.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90-day) amendment of section, see § 4(b) of the Sentencing Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-410, August 11, 2000, 47 DCR 7271).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 4(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) amendment of section, see § 4(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) amendment of section, see § 4(b) of Sentencing Reform Second Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-51, May 2, 2001, 48 DCR 4370).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 21 - Murder; Manslaughter › § 22–2103. Murder in the second degree

§ 22–2103. Murder in the second degree.
Whoever with malice aforethought, except as provided in §§ 22-2101, 22-2102, kills another, is guilty of murder in the second degree. For purposes of imprisonment following revocation of release authorized by § 24-403.01(b)(7), murder in the second degree is a Class A felony.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1321, ch. 854, § 800; June 12, 1940, 54 Stat. 347, ch. 339; June 8, 2001, D.C. Law 13-302, § 4(c), 47 DCR 7249.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-2403.
1973 Ed., § 22-2403.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 22-3152, § 23-113, § 23-546, § 24-112, and § 24-251.02.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 13-302 added the last sentence.
Cross References
Furlough eligibility, persons convicted under this section, see § 24-251.02.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90-day) amendment of section, see § 4(c) of the Sentencing Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-410, August 11, 2000, 47 DCR 7271).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 4(c) 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) amendment of section, see § 4(c) 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) amendment of section, see § 4(c) of Sentencing Reform Second Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-51, May 2, 2001, 48 DCR 4370).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 21 - Murder; Manslaughter › § 22–2105. Penalty for manslaughter

§ 22–2105. Penalty for manslaughter.
Whoever is guilty of manslaughter shall be sentenced to a period of imprisonment not exceeding 30 years. In addition to any other penalty provided under this section, a person may be fined an amount not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1321, ch. 854, § 802; May 23, 1995, D.C. Law 10-256, § 2(c), 42 DCR 20; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 303(b), 60 DCR 2064.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-2405.
1973 Ed., § 22-2405.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 22-3152, § 24-112, and § 50-2206.51.
Effect of Amendments
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-317 added the last sentence.
Cross References
Committing crime when armed, additional penalty, see §§ 22-4501 and 22-4502.
Negligent homicide, see §§ 50-2203.01 and 50-2203.02.
Operation of a motor vehicle, driving under influence prima facie evidence, see § 50-2205.02.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 303(b) of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-45, April 1, 2013, 60 DCR 5400, 20 DCSTAT 1300).
Editor's Notes
Applicability of D.C. Law 19-317: Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-317 provided that the act shall apply only to offenses committed on or after June 11, 2013.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 21 - Murder; Manslaughter › § 22–2106. Murder of law enforcement officer

§ 22–2106. Murder of law enforcement officer.
(a) Whoever, with deliberate and premeditated malice, and with knowledge or reason to know that the victim is a law enforcement officer or public safety employee, kills any law enforcement officer or public safety employee engaged in, or on account of, the performance of such officer’s or employee’s official duties, is guilty of murder of a law enforcement officer or public safety employee, and shall be sentenced to life without the possibility of release. It shall not be a defense to this charge that the victim was acting unlawfully by seizing or attempting to seize the defendant or another person.
(b) For the purposes of subsection (a) of this section, the term:
(1) “Law enforcement officer” means:
(A) A sworn member of the Metropolitan Police Department;
(B) A sworn member of the District of Columbia Protective Services;
(C) The Director, deputy directors, and officers of the District of Columbia Department of Corrections;
(D) Any probation, parole, supervised release, community supervision, or pretrial services officer of the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency or The Pretrial Services Agency;
(E) Metro Transit police officers; and
(F) Any federal, state, county, or municipal officer performing functions comparable to those performed by the officers described in subparagraphs (A), (C), (D), (E), and (F) of this paragraph, including but not limited to state, county, or municipal police officers, sheriffs, correctional officers, parole officers, and probation and pretrial service officers.
(2) “Public safety employee” means:
(A) A District of Columbia firefighter, emergency medical technician/paramedic, emergency medical technician/intermediate paramedic, or emergency medical technician; and
(B) Any federal, state, county, or municipal officer performing functions comparable to those performed by the District of Columbia employees described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph.
(c) In addition to any other penalty provided under this section, a person may be fined an amount not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1321, ch. 854, § 802a; as added May 23, 1995, D.C. Law 10-256, § 2(d), 42 DCR 20; Oct. 17, 2002, D.C. Law 14-194, § 154, 49 DCR 5306; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 303(c), 60 DCR 2064.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-2406.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 22-3152, § 23-113, § 24-112, and § 24-403.01.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 14-194 rewrote the section.
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-317 added (c).
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 303(c) of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-45, April 1, 2013, 60 DCR 5400, 20 DCSTAT 1300).
Editor's Notes
Applicability of D.C. Law 19-317: Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-317 provided that the act shall apply only to offenses committed on or after June 11, 2013.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 21 - Murder; Manslaughter › § 22–2107. Penalty for solicitation of murder or other crime of violence

§ 22–2107. Penalty for solicitation of murder or other crime of violence.
(a) Whoever is guilty of soliciting a murder, whether or not such murder occurs, shall be sentenced to a period of imprisonment not exceeding 20 years, a fine not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01, or both.
(b) Whoever is guilty of soliciting a crime of violence as defined by § 23-1331(4), whether or not such crime occurs, shall be sentenced to a period of imprisonment not exceeding 10 years, a fine of not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01, or both.
(Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 854, § 802b; as added Apr. 24, 2007, D.C. Law 16-306, § 209, 53 DCR 8610; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 201(b), 60 DCR 2064.)
Effect of Amendments
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-317 substituted “not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01” for “of $20,000” in (a) and for “of $10,000” in (b).
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 209 of Omnibus Public Safety Emergency Amendment Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-445, July 19, 2006, 53 DCR 6443).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 209 of Omnibus Public Safety Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-490, October 18, 2006, 53 DCR 8686).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 209 of Omnibus Public Safety Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-10, January 16, 2007, 54 DCR 1479).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 209 of Omnibus Public Safety Second Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-25, April 19, 2007, 54 DCR 4036).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 201(b) of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-45, April 1, 2013, 60 DCR 5400, 20 DCSTAT 1300).
Editor's Notes
Applicability of D.C. Law 19-317: Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-317 provided that the act shall apply only to offenses committed on or after June 11, 2013.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 23 - Panhandling › § 22–2301. Definitions

§ 22–2301. Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the term:
(1) “Aggressive manner” means:
(A) Approaching, speaking to, or following a person in a manner as would cause a reasonable person to fear bodily harm or the commission of a criminal act upon the person, or upon property in the person’s immediate possession;
(B) Touching another person without that person’s consent in the course of asking for alms;
(C) Continuously asking, begging, or soliciting alms from a person after the person has made a negative response; or
(D) Intentionally blocking or interfering with the safe or free passage of a person by any means, including unreasonably causing a person to take evasive action to avoid physical contact.
(2) “Ask, beg, or solicit alms” includes the spoken, written, or printed word or such other act conducted for the purpose of obtaining an immediate donation of money or thing of value.
(Nov. 17, 1993, D.C. Law 10-54, § 2, 40 DCR 5450.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-3311.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 23 - Panhandling › § 22–2302. Prohibited acts

§ 22–2302. Prohibited acts.
(a) No person may ask, beg, or solicit alms, including money and other things of value, in an aggressive manner in any place open to the general public, including sidewalks, streets, alleys, driveways, parking lots, parks, plazas, buildings, doorways and entrances to buildings, and gasoline service stations, and the grounds enclosing buildings.
(b) No person may ask, beg, or solicit alms in any public transportation vehicle; or at any bus, train, or subway station or stop.
(c) No person may ask, beg, or solicit alms within 10 feet of any automatic teller machine (ATM).
(d) No person may ask, beg, or solicit alms from any operator or occupant of a motor vehicle that is in traffic on a public street.
(e) No person may ask, beg, or solicit alms from any operator or occupant of a motor vehicle on a public street in exchange for blocking, occupying, or reserving a public parking space, or directing the operator or occupant to a public parking space.
(f) No person may ask, beg, or solicit alms in exchange for cleaning motor vehicle windows while the vehicle is in traffic on a public street.
(g) No person may ask, beg, or solicit alms in exchange for protecting, watching, washing, cleaning, repairing, or painting a motor vehicle or bicycle while it is parked on a public street.
(h) No person may ask, beg, or solicit alms on private property or residential property, without permission from the owner or occupant.
(Nov. 17, 1993, D.C. Law 10-54, § 3, 40 DCR 5450.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-3312.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 22-2304.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 23 - Panhandling › § 22–2303. Permitted activity

§ 22–2303. Permitted activity.
Acts authorized as an exercise of a person’s constitutional right to picket, protest, or speak, and acts authorized by a permit issued by the District of Columbia government shall not constitute unlawful activity under this chapter.
(Nov. 17, 1993, D.C. Law 10-54, § 4, 40 DCR 5450.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-3313.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 23 - Panhandling › § 22–2304. Penalties

§ 22–2304. Penalties.
(a) Any person convicted of violating any provision of § 22-2302 shall be fined not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01 or be imprisoned not more than 90 days or both.
(b) In lieu of or in addition to the penalty provided in subsection (a) of this section, a person convicted of violating any provision of § 22-2302 may be required to perform community service as provided in § 16-712.
(Nov. 17, 1993, D.C. Law 10-54, § 5, 40 DCR 5450; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 225, 60 DCR 2064.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-3314.
Effect of Amendments
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-317 substituted “not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01” for “not more than $300” in (a).
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 225 of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-45, April 1, 2013, 60 DCR 5400, 20 DCSTAT 1300).
Editor's Notes
Applicability of D.C. Law 19-317: Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-317 provided that the act shall apply only to offenses committed on or after June 11, 2013.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 23 - Panhandling › § 22–2305. Conduct of prosecutions

§ 22–2305. Conduct of prosecutions.
Prosecutions for violations of this chapter shall be conducted in the name of the District of Columbia by the Corporation Counsel.
(Nov. 17, 1993, D.C. Law 10-54, § 6, 40 DCR 5450.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-3315.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 23 - Panhandling › § 22–2306. Disclosure

§ 22–2306. Disclosure.
Any arrest or conviction under this chapter shall be disclosed to public and private social service agencies that request the Metropolitan Police Department or the court to be notified of such events.
(Nov. 17, 1993, D.C. Law 10-54, § 7, 40 DCR 5450.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-3316.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 24 - Perjury; Related Offenses › § 22–2401. Perjury; subornation of perjury. [Repealed]

§ 22–2401. Perjury; subornation of perjury. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(nn), 29 DCR 3976.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-2501.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 24 - Perjury; Related Offenses › § 22–2403. Subornation of perjury

§ 22–2403. Subornation of perjury.
A person commits the offense of subornation of perjury if that person wilfully procures another to commit perjury. Any person convicted of subornation of perjury shall be fined not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01 or imprisoned for not more than 10 years, or both.
(Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 402, 29 DCR 3976; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 205(y), 60 DCR 2064.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-2512.
Effect of Amendments
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-317 substituted “not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01” for “not more than $5,000”.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 205(y) of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-45, April 1, 2013, 60 DCR 5400, 20 DCSTAT 1300).
Editor's Notes
Applicability of D.C. Law 19-317: Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-317 provided that the act shall apply only to offenses committed on or after June 11, 2013.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 24 - Perjury; Related Offenses › § 22–2404. False swearing

§ 22–2404. False swearing.
(a) A person commits the offense of false swearing if under oath or affirmation he or she wilfully makes a false statement, in writing, that is in fact material and the statement is one which is required by law to be sworn or affirmed before a notary public or other person authorized to administer oaths.
(b) Any person convicted of false swearing shall be fined not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01 or imprisoned for not more than 3 years, or both.
(Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 403, 29 DCR 3976; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 205(z), 60 DCR 2064.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-2513.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 2-1831.13.
Effect of Amendments
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-317 substituted “not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01” for “not more than $2,500” in (b).
Cross References
Compromises and agreements concerning recordation tax on deeds, penalties for certain acts, see § 42-1110.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 205(z) of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-45, April 1, 2013, 60 DCR 5400, 20 DCSTAT 1300).
Editor's Notes
Applicability of D.C. Law 19-317: Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-317 provided that the act shall apply only to offenses committed on or after June 11, 2013.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 25 - Possession of Implements of Crime › § 22–2501. Possession of implements of crime; penalty

§ 22–2501. Possession of implements of crime; penalty.
No person shall have in his or her possession in the District any instrument, tool, or implement for picking locks or pockets, with the intent to use such instrument, tool, or implement to commit a crime. Whoever violates this section shall be imprisoned for not more than 180 days and may be fined not more than and, in addition, may be fined not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01, unless the violation occurs after he or she has been convicted in the District of a violation of this section or of a felony, either in the District or another jurisdiction, in which case he or she shall be imprisoned for not less than one year nor more than 5 years and, in addition, may be fined not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01.
(June 29, 1953, 67 Stat. 97, ch. 159, § 209(a); Aug. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 4-29, § 604(a)(2), 28 DCR 3081; Nov. 17, 1981, D.C. Law 4-52, § 3(g), 28 DCR 4348; May 21, 1994, D.C. Law 10-119, § 9(c), 41 DCR 1639; Aug. 20, 1994, D.C. Law 10-151, § 110(b), 41 DCR 2608; June 3, 1997, D.C. Law 11-275, § 11, 44 DCR 1408; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, §§ 202(b), 305, 60 DCR 2064.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-3601.
1973 Ed., § 22-3601.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 24-403 and § 24-403.01.
Effect of Amendments
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-317 substituted “not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01” for “not more than $1,000”; and added “and, in addition, may be fined not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01” at the end of the last sentence.
Cross References
District defined, see § 1-201.03.
Minimum sentences, convictions under this section, see § 24-403.
Sentencing, supervised release, and good time credit for felonies under this section committed on or after August 5, 2000, see § 24-403.01.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary amendment of section, see § 110(b) of the Omnibus Criminal Justice Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 1994 (D.C. Act 10-255, June 22, 1994, 41 DCR 4286).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see §§ 202(b) and 305 of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-45, April 1, 2013, 60 DCR 5400, 20 DCSTAT 1300).
Editor's Notes
Applicability of D.C. Law 19-317: Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-317 provided that the act shall apply only to offenses committed on or after June 11, 2013.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 26 - Prison Misconduct › Subchapter II - Misprisions › § 22–2602. Misprisions by officers or employees of jail. [Repealed]

§ 22–2602. Misprisions by officers or employees of jail. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(oo), 29 DCR 3976.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-2602.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 26 - Prison Misconduct › Subchapter III - Introduction of Contraband into Penal Institution › § 22–2603.03. Penalties

§ 22–2603.03. Penalties.
(a) A person convicted of violating this subchapter with regard to Class A contraband shall be imprisoned for not more than 10 years, fined not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01, or both.
(b) A person convicted of violating this subchapter with regard to Class B contraband shall be imprisoned for not more than 2 years, fined not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01, or both.
(c) A person convicted of violating § 22-2603.02(c) shall be imprisoned for not more than 1 year, fined not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01, or both.
(d) Any term of imprisonment imposed on an inmate or prisoner pursuant to this section shall be:
(1) Consecutive to the term of imprisonment being served at the time this offense was committed; or
(2) If the inmate was confined pending trial or sentencing, consecutive to any term of imprisonment imposed in the case in which the inmate was being detained at the time this offense was committed.
(e) The violation of this subchapter with regard to Class C contraband shall be an administrative penalty prescribed by the Department of Corrections or the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services.
(Dec. 15, 1941, 55 Stat. 800, ch. 572, § 1; June 25, 1948, 62 Stat. 991, ch. 646, § 32(b); May 24, 1949, 63 Stat. 107, ch. 139, § 127; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 572, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 155(c)(30); redesignated § 4, Dec. 10, 2009, D.C. Law 18-88, § 210, 56 DCR 7413; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 227, 60 DCR 2064.)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., § 22-2603.
1981 Ed., § 22-2603.
1973 Ed., § 22-2603.
Effect of Amendments
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-317 substituted “not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01” for “not more than $10,000” in (a), for “not more than $2,000” in (b), and for “not more than $1,000” in (c).
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 210 of Omnibus Public Safety and Justice Emergency Amendment Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-181, August 6, 2009, 56 DCR 6903).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 210 of Omnibus Public Safety and Justice Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-227, October 21, 2009, 56 DCR 8668).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 227 of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-45, April 1, 2013, 60 DCR 5400, 20 DCSTAT 1300).
Editor's Notes
Applicability of D.C. Law 19-317: Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-317 provided that the act shall apply only to offenses committed on or after June 11, 2013.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 26 - Prison Misconduct › Subchapter III - Introduction of Contraband into Penal Institution › § 22–2603.04. Detainment power

§ 22–2603.04. Detainment power.
Any person who, being lawfully upon the grounds of the penal institution, introduces or attempts to introduce contraband prohibited by § 22-2603.02(a) may be taken into custody by the warden and detained for not more than 2 hours, pending surrender to a police officer with the Metropolitan Police Department.
(Dec. 15, 1941, 55 Stat. 800, ch. 572, § 1; June 25, 1948, 62 Stat. 991, ch. 646, § 32(b); May 24, 1949, 63 Stat. 107, ch. 139, § 127; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 572, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 155(c)(30); redesignated § 5, Dec. 10, 2009, D.C. Law 18-88, § 210, 56 DCR 7413.)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., § 22-2603.
1981 Ed., § 22-2603.
1973 Ed., § 22-2603.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 210 of Omnibus Public Safety and Justice Emergency Amendment Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-181, August 6, 2009, 56 DCR 6903).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 210 of Omnibus Public Safety and Justice Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-227, October 21, 2009, 56 DCR 8668).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 27 - Prostitution; Pandering › Subchapter I - General › § 22–2701.01. Definitions

§ 22–2701.01. Definitions.
For the purposes of this subchapter, the term:
(1) “Arranging for prostitution” means any act to procure or attempt to procure or otherwise arrange for the purpose of prostitution, regardless of whether such procurement or arrangement occurred or anything of value was given or received.
(2) “Domestic partner” shall have the same meaning as provided in § 32-701(3).
(3) “Prostitution” means a sexual act or contact with another person in return for giving or receiving anything of value.
(4) “Prostitution-related offenses” means those crimes and offenses defined in this subchapter.
(5) “Sexual act” shall have the same meaning as provided in § 22-3001(8).
(6) “Sexual contact” shall have the same meaning as provided in § 22-3001(9).
(7) “Solicit for prostitution” means to invite, entice, offer, persuade, or agree to engage in prostitution or address for the purpose of inviting, enticing, offering, persuading, or agreeing to engage in prostitution.
(Dec. 10, 1981, D.C. Law 4-57, § 2, 28 DCR 4652; May 7, 1993, D.C. Law 9-267, § 3, 39 DCR 5684; Apr. 24, 2007, D.C. Law 16-306, § 212, 53 DCR 8610; May 7, 2015, D.C. Law 20-276, § 8, 62 DCR 479.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-2701.1.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 4-1321.02, § 16-2301, § 22-2731, § 22-4001, § 25-823, § 42-3101, and § 47-2844.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 16-306 rewrote the section.
The 2015 amendment by D.C. Law 20-276 added substituted “anything of value was given or received” for “a fee was paid” in (1); and substituted “anything of value” for “a fee” in (3).
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 212 of Omnibus Public Safety Emergency Amendment Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-445, July 19, 2006, 53 DCR 6443).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 212 of Omnibus Public Safety Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-490, October 18, 2006, 53 DCR 8686).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 212 of Omnibus Public Safety Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-10, January 16, 2007, 54 DCR 1479).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 212 of Omnibus Public Safety Second Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-25, April 19, 2007, 54 DCR 4036).
References in Text
“This act”, referred to in the introductory language, is D.C. Law 4-57.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 27 - Prostitution; Pandering › Subchapter I - General › § 22–2702. Inmate or frequenter of house of ill fame. [Repealed]

§ 22–2702. Inmate or frequenter of house of ill fame. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Dec. 17, 1941, 55 Stat. 810, ch. 589, § 5.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-2702.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties › Chapter 27 - Prostitution; Pandering › Subchapter I - General › § 22–2703. Suspension of sentence; conditions; enforcement

§ 22–2703. Suspension of sentence; conditions; enforcement.
The court may impose conditions upon any person found guilty under § 22-2701, and so long as such person shall comply therewith to the satisfaction of the court the imposition or execution of sentence may be suspended for such period as the court may direct; and the court may at or before the expiration of such period remand such sentence or cause it to be executed. Conditions thus imposed by the court may include an order to stay away from the area within which the offense or offenses occurred, submission to medical and mental examination, diagnosis and treatment by proper public health and welfare authorities, and such other terms and conditions as the court may deem best for the protection of the community and the punishment, control, and rehabilitation of the defendant. The Department of Human Services of the District of Columbia, the Women’s Bureau of the Police Department, and the probation officers of the court are authorized and directed to perform such duties as may be directed by the court in effectuating compliance with the conditions so imposed upon any defendant.
(Aug. 15, 1935, 49 Stat. 651, ch. 546, § 3; Aug. 1, 1950, 64 Stat. 393, ch. 513, § 1; May 24, 1996, D.C. Law 11-130, § 3(b), 43 DCR 1570.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 22-2703.
1973 Ed., § 22-2703.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 22-2701.01, § 22-2723, § 22-2731, § 22-4001, and § 42-3101.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary amendment of section, see § 3(b) of the Safe Streets Anti-Prostitution Emergency Amendment Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-252, April 15, 1996, 43 DCR 2139).
For temporary addition of § 2703a, see § 12 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).