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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 17 - Access to Justice Initiative Program › Subchapter II - Access to Justice Initiative › Part A - Establishment of Program › § 4–1702.01. Access to Justice Initiative

§ 4–1702.01. Access to Justice Initiative.
(a) The Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants shall establish an Access to Justice Initiative program for the purpose of providing support to nonprofit organizations that deliver civil legal services to low-income and under-served District residents, or support to their nonprofit organization partners; and providing loan-repayment assistance to lawyers working in eligible employment. The Initiative shall consist of the ATJ and LRAP programs.
(b) The provisions of this chapter shall be exempt from the requirements of part B of subchapter XII-A of Chapter 3 of Title 1 [§ 1-328.11 et seq.].
(Sept. 24, 2010, D.C. Law 18-223, § 201; as added Sept. 14, 2011, D.C. Law 19-21, § 3002(b), 58 DCR 6226; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-155, § 3032(a), 61 DCR 9990; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 3042(b), 64 DCR 7652; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 3062(a), 68 DCR 010163.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 4-1701.01 and § 4-1704.01.
Effect of Amendments
The 2015 amendment by D.C. Law 20-155 added (b).
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3062(a) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3042(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 § 3042(b) of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3032(a) of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-377, July 14, 2014, 61 DCR 7598, 20 STAT 3696).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3032(a) of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-449, October 10, 2014, 61 DCR 10915, 20 STAT 4188).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3032(a) of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Second Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-566, January 9, 2015, 62 DCR 884, 21 STAT 541).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 17 - Access to Justice Initiative Program › Subchapter II - Access to Justice Initiative › Part C - Poverty Lawyer Loan Repayment Assistance Program › § 4–1704.02. LRAP; administration

§ 4–1704.02. LRAP; administration.
(a) The Administrator shall:
(1) Establish an application and eligibility review process for the LRAP;
(2) Conduct a semiannual review of the continued eligibility of participants;
(3) Certify a list of eligible employment; and
(4) Determine the levels of participant contribution.
(b) The Administrator shall provide loans to participants who maintain eligible employment to repay eligible debt for reasonable education expenses . The Administrator shall forgive these loans upon a participant’s completion of the required service obligation.
(Sept. 24, 2010, D.C. Law 18-223, § 402; as added Sept. 14, 2011, D.C. Law 19-21, § 3002(b), 58 DCR 6226; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 3042(f), 64 DCR 7652.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 4-1704.05.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3042(f) 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 § 3042(f) of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 17 - Access to Justice Initiative Program › Subchapter II - Access to Justice Initiative › Part C - Poverty Lawyer Loan Repayment Assistance Program › § 4–1704.03. LRAP; participation eligibility

§ 4–1704.03. LRAP; participation eligibility.
(a) To be eligible to participate in the LRAP, an applicant shall, at the time of application and throughout participation in the LRAP:
(1) Hold, or actively plan to secure, eligible employment; provided, that a participant shall hold eligible employment before any payments may be disbursed;
(2) Be a resident of the District of Columbia;
(3) Be a lawyer;
(4) Have a current salary (including bonuses and other wages) of less than $100,000;
(5) Exhaust all other available avenues for loan repayment assistance, including through participation in any available undergraduate or law school debt-forgiveness programs;
(6) Have no current service obligation from scholarships;
(7) Submit a timely and completed application;
(8) Be in satisfactory repayment status on all eligible debt; and
(9) Execute a release to allow the Administrator access to records, credit information, and information from lenders necessary to verify eligibility of debt and to determine loan repayments.
(b) A law student attending the David A. Clarke School of Law at the University of the District of Columbia who is in the law student's final year of school may apply and be approved for loan repayment assistance if the applicant demonstrates that the applicant will meet all eligibility requirements by the time of the first award disbursement.
(Sept. 24, 2010, D.C. Law 18-223, § 403; as added Sept. 14, 2011, D.C. Law 19-21, § 3002(b), 58 DCR 6226; June 19, 2013, D.C. Law 19-320, § 504(b), 60 DCR 3390; May 10, 2019, D.C. Law 22-313, § 9(b), 66 DCR 1627; Sept. 21, 2022, D.C. Law 24-167, § 3042(c), 69 DCR 009223.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 4-1704.05 and § 4-1704.06.
Effect of Amendments
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-320 substituted “$75,000, subject to a 3% annual increase beginning on October 1, 2013” for “$65,000” in (a)(4).
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3042(d) of Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24-470, July 13, 2022, 69 DCR 008707).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3042(c) of Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24-470, July 13, 2022, 69 DCR 008707).
For temporary amendment of (a)(4), see § 504(b) of the Omnibus Criminal Code Amendments Emergency Amendment Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-599, January 14, 2013, 60 DCR 1017).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 504(b) of the Omnibus Criminal Code Amendment Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-44, April 1, 2013, 60 DCR 5381, 20 DCSTAT 1281).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 17 - Access to Justice Initiative Program › Subchapter II - Access to Justice Initiative › Part C - Poverty Lawyer Loan Repayment Assistance Program › § 4–1704.04. LRAP; award of loans

§ 4–1704.04. LRAP; award of loans.
(a) The Administrator shall award loans to participants during the period of service obligation in accordance with § 4-1704.06. Subject to the availability of funds and within the limits established by subsection (c) of this section, participants shall be granted loans sufficient to repay all eligible debt.
(b) If the needs of all participants exceed the financing available in any fiscal year, preference shall be given to participants who:
(1) Are graduates of accredited public schools of law in the District of Columbia;
(2) Have completed no less than 2 prior service obligations in the LRAP;
(3) Have graduated from an accredited school of law within the last 3 years; or
(4) Have a high debt to income ratio as compared to other participants.
(c) Participants in the LRAP shall not receive loan repayment assistance under the LRAP in excess of $1,000 for a single month; except, that:
(1) The Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants may by rulemaking increase the award limit established in this subsection to reflect changes in reasonable education expenses; and
(2) The Bar Foundation may use the funds to repay any or all of the loan principal or interest of those applicants whose loans would not otherwise be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
(Sept. 24, 2010, D.C. Law 18-223, § 404; as added Sept. 14, 2011, D.C. Law 19-21, § 3002(b), 58 DCR 6226; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 3042(g), 64 DCR 7652; May 10, 2019, D.C. Law 22-313, § 9(c), 66 DCR 1627; Sept. 21, 2022, D.C. Law 24-167, § 3042(d), 69 DCR 009223.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3042(g) 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 § 3042(g) of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 17 - Access to Justice Initiative Program › Subchapter II - Access to Justice Initiative › Part C - Poverty Lawyer Loan Repayment Assistance Program › § 4–1704.05. LRAP; participant obligations

§ 4–1704.05. LRAP; participant obligations.
(a) A participant shall:
(1) Maintain full-time employment and eligible employment for each year of the service obligation;
(2) Sign a promissory note setting forth his or her obligation to the LRAP to repay any assistance loans that are not subsequently forgiven pursuant to § 4-1704.02(b) because of a failure to sustain eligible employment or other noncompliance with the eligibility requirements set forth in § 4-1704.03.
(3) Authorize the Administrator to verify his or her eligible employment, current salary (including bonuses and other wages), and other sources of income, at least semiannually during participation in the LRAP;
(4) Timely notify the Administrator of any change in status that would make the participant ineligible for an award; and
(5) Be responsible for:
(A) Negotiating with each lending institution the terms and conditions of eligible debt repayments; and
(B) Any penalties associated with early repayment.
(b) Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d) of this section, participants who fail to fulfill the required service obligation shall repay any loan disbursed, in accordance with the terms of the promissory note required by subsection (a)(2) of this section and regulations promulgated pursuant to § 4-1704.07.
(c) For the purposes of this chapter, a participant who provides adequate notice to the Administrator of involuntary termination from eligible employment shall be forgiven for the loan through the date of the involuntary termination from eligible employment. The participant shall be required to repay the loan from the date of involuntary termination from eligible employment through the end of the calendar year.
(d) For the purposes of this chapter, a participant who becomes ineligible to participate in the LRAP shall be forgiven for the loan through the date of the ineligibility if the participant has satisfied the obligations under § 4-1704.03 and this section for 3 or more years. The participant shall be required to repay the loan from the date of voluntary withdrawal from eligible employment through the end of the calendar year.
(Sept. 24, 2010, D.C. Law 18-223, § 405; as added Sept. 14, 2011, D.C. Law 19-21, § 3002(b), 58 DCR 6226; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 3042(h), 64 DCR 7652; May 10, 2019, D.C. Law 22-313, § 9(d), 66 DCR 1627.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3042(h) 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 § 3042(h) of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 17 - Access to Justice Initiative Program › Subchapter II - Access to Justice Initiative › Part C - Poverty Lawyer Loan Repayment Assistance Program › § 4–1704.06. LRAP; disbursement of loans

§ 4–1704.06. LRAP; disbursement of loans.
(a) The Administrator shall begin to disburse loan repayment assistance within 90 days of the Administrator’s receipt of adequate funds.
(b) Subject to the availability of appropriations, loan repayment-assistance payments shall be made not less than semiannually to the participant until the repayment of the eligible debt is complete or the participant no longer meets the eligibility requirements set forth in § 4-1704.03.
(Sept. 24, 2010, D.C. Law 18-223, § 406; as added Sept. 14, 2011, D.C. Law 19-21, § 3002(b), 58 DCR 6226.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 4-1704.04.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 17 - Access to Justice Initiative Program › Subchapter II - Access to Justice Initiative › Part C - Poverty Lawyer Loan Repayment Assistance Program › § 4–1704.07. LRAP; rulemaking

§ 4–1704.07. LRAP; rulemaking.
The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 [§ 2-501 et seq.], shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter.
(Sept. 24, 2010, D.C. Law 18-223, § 407; as added Sept. 14, 2011, D.C. Law 19-21, § 3002(b), 58 DCR 6226.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 4-1704.05.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 18 - Access to Justice -- Civil Legal Counsel Projects Program › § 4–1802. Civil legal counsel projects for eligible individuals or groups in covered proceedings

§ 4–1802. Civil legal counsel projects for eligible individuals or groups in covered proceedings.
(a) There is established the Civil Legal Counsel Projects Program ("Program") for the purpose of providing legal services to eligible individuals or groups in covered proceedings.
(b)(1) The Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants shall award a grant each fiscal year to the Bar Foundation for the purposes of the Bar Foundation administering the Program. Payment of the award shall be submitted by October 15th of each fiscal year in the amount specified in an act of the Council.
(2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not be used to supplant funds made available pursuant to § 4-1703.01(a), or § 4-1704.01.
(3) The grant shall be nonlapsing and interest earned by the Bar Foundation on grant funds shall remain available for use by the Bar Foundation for the purposes of the Program, without fiscal year limitation.
(c) The Bar Foundation shall:
(1) Serve as the grant-managing entity for the Program; and
(2) Adopt policies, procedures, guidelines, and requirements for the Program, including policies designed to permit designated legal service providers to limit representation to eligible individuals or groups in covered proceedings.
(Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 3053, 64 DCR 7652; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 3082, 65 DCR 9388; Sept. 21, 2022, D.C. Law 24-167, § 3043(b), 69 DCR 009223.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3043(b) of Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24-470, July 13, 2022, 69 DCR 008707).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3082 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3082 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).
For temporary (90-day) creation of this section, see § 3053 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 § 3053 of the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017, effective July 20, 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104; 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 18 - Access to Justice -- Civil Legal Counsel Projects Program › § 4–1803. Requirements for designated legal service providers

§ 4–1803. Requirements for designated legal service providers.
(a) The Bar Foundation shall only award subgrants to legal services providers that:
(1) Are headquartered in the District of Columbia and maintain a practice of furnishing free legal services to individuals who cannot afford the services of a licensed legal professional;
(2) Possess expertise in housing law, landlord-tenant law, or related experience in representing eligible individuals or groups in covered proceedings;
(3) Demonstrate expertise in recognizing and responding to the multiple legal issues facing low-income residents of the District of Columbia; and
(4) Possess adequate infrastructure and expertise to provide consistent, high-quality oversight, training, evaluation, and strategic responses to emerging or changing needs in the client communities served.
(b) Nothing in this section requires designated legal services providers to serve eligible individuals or groups in covered proceedings beyond the provider's contractual agreement to the Bar Foundation under this chapter.
(c) The Bar Foundation may also award subgrants to nonprofit organizations that are not legal services providers; provided, that the nonprofit organizations apply jointly with legal services providers that meet the qualifications set forth in subsection (a) of this section.
(Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 3054, 64 DCR 7652; Sept. 21, 2022, D.C. Law 24-167, § 3043(c), 69 DCR 009223.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3043(c) of Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24-470, July 13, 2022, 69 DCR 008707).
For temporary (90-day) creation of this section, see § 3054 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 § 3054 of the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017, effective July 20, 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104; 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 18 - Access to Justice -- Civil Legal Counsel Projects Program › § 4–1804. Financial audit and reporting requirements

§ 4–1804. Financial audit and reporting requirements.
(a) The Bar Foundation shall provide the Council with:
(1) An annual financial audit of its activities prepared by a certified public accountant licensed in the District of Columbia and carried out in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards; provided, that the audit may be conducted as part of the Bar Foundation's annual audit;
(2) Biannual reporting that includes the following information:
(A) The gender, race, ethnicity, and age of eligible individuals served;
(B) The election ward of residence of eligible individuals served;
(C) The incomes of eligible individuals served;
(D) Legal services provided to eligible individuals; and
(E) A list of designated legal services providers and the amount of grant funding provided to each, including how the grant funding is used by each designated legal services provider; and
(3) Annual programmatic reporting that includes:
(A) An evaluation of the performance of each designated legal services provider;
(B) The legal outcomes for each eligible individual or group served;
(C) An evaluation of implementation challenges and recommendations for future improvements; and
(D) An assessment of unmet legal needs in the provision of legal services for covered proceedings.
(Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 3055, 64 DCR 7652.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90-day) creation of this section, see § 3055 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 § 3055 of the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017, effective July 20, 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104; 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 18 - Access to Justice -- Civil Legal Counsel Projects Program › § 4–1805. Other criminal and civil proceedings

§ 4–1805. Other criminal and civil proceedings.
This chapter shall not be construed to negate, alter, or limit any right to counsel in any civil or criminal action or proceeding otherwise provided by District or federal law or regulation.
(Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 3056, 64 DCR 7652.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90-day) creation of this section, see § 3056 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 § 3056 of the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017, effective July 20, 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104; 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 19 - Immigrant Legal Services Program › § 4–1901. Immigrant Legal Services Program

§ 4–1901. Immigrant Legal Services Program.
(a) For the purposes of this chapter, the term:
(1) "District immigrant resident" means an immigrant individual who resides in the District of Columbia, regardless of their immigration status, and includes full-time students at post-secondary educational institutions located in the District.
(2) "Legal services" means:
(A) Legal representation of District immigrant residents, including through the provision of legal advice, brief services, and limited-scope representation; or
(B) Training of attorneys in immigration legal issues.
(3) "Legal services provider" means:
(A) A nonprofit organization;
(B) A private entity that partners with a nonprofit organization; or
(C) A private entity utilizing pro bono legal assistance.
(b) There is established an Immigrant Legal Services Program ("Program") to be administered by the Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants ("OVSJG") to provide grants to legal services providers that deliver legal services.
(c) OVSJG, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, may issue rules to implement the provisions of this subtitle, including rules governing the:
(1) Types of legal services projects eligible for grant funding;
(2) Application process and timing; and
(3) Monitoring of program performance and reporting requirements.
(Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 3102, 65 DCR 9388.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 3102 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 3102 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 20 - Direct Services to Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities › § 4–2001. Definitions

§ 4–2001. Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter, the term:
(1) Repealed.
(2) "Direct care services" means home and community-based, rehabilitative, and Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities services authorized under the District of Columbia Medicaid State Plan or waivers thereof, including the District's Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Waiver for Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities program, the District's Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Waiver for Individual and Family Supports, and the District's Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services Waiver for the Elderly and Persons with Physical Disabilities.
(3) "Direct care professional" means an employee of a direct care service provider who provides direct care services for at least 50% of the employee's work hours.
(4) "Direct care service provider" means an entity enrolled with the District of Columbia Medicaid program that provides direct care services.
(Apr. 16, 2020, D.C. Law 23-77, § 2, 67 DCR 2535; Sept. 21, 2022, D.C. Law 24-167, § 5102(a), 69 DCR 009223.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 23-77: § 7 of D.C. Law 23-77 provided that the creation of this section by § 2 of D.C. Law 23-77 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.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 5102(a) of Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24-470, July 13, 2022, 69 DCR 008707).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 20 - Direct Services to Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities › § 4–2002. Payment

§ 4–2002. Payment.
(a) By Fiscal Year 2025, the Mayor shall determine the reimbursement rate that the District will pay to direct care service providers for the provision of direct care services so that the reimbursement rate is sufficient to support direct care service provider payments to direct care professionals of a wage that, on average, is equal to at least the greater of either 117.6% of the District minimum wage pursuant to § 32-1003 or 117.6% of the District living wage pursuant to subchapter X-A of Chapter 2 of Title 2.
(b) In determining the reimbursement rate to be provided to an eligible direct care service provider under this section, the Mayor shall consider:
(1) If applicable, the then-current reimbursement rates paid by the District to direct care service providers under the District of Columbia Medicaid State Plan or waivers thereof;
(2) The total cost, including wages, that the direct care service provider incurred during the previous year in providing direct care services;
(3) The additional operating support that the direct care service provider may need to allow it to pay its direct care professionals in accordance with the requirements of this section; and
(4) Any other factor the Mayor considers relevant to the determination of the reimbursement rate.
(Apr. 16, 2020, D.C. Law 23-77, § 3, 67 DCR 2535; Sept. 21, 2022, D.C. Law 24-167, § 5102(b), 69 DCR 009223.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 23-77: § 7 of D.C. Law 23-77 provided that the creation of this section by § 3 of D.C. Law 23-77 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.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 5102(b) of Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24-470, July 13, 2022, 69 DCR 008707).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 20 - Direct Services to Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities › § 4–2003. Calculating the annual payment. [Repealed]

§ 4–2003. Calculating the annual payment. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 16, 2020, D.C. Law 23-77, § 4, 67 DCR 2535; Sept. 21, 2022, D.C. Law 24-167, § 5102(c), 69 DCR 009223.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 23-77: § 7 of D.C. Law 23-77 provided that the creation of this section by § 4 of D.C. Law 23-77 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.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 5102(c) of Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24-470, July 13, 2022, 69 DCR 008707).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 20 - Direct Services to Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities › § 4–2003.01. Report to Council

§ 4–2003.01. Report to Council.
The Mayor shall, by October 1, 2022, and each year thereafter, submit a written determination to the Council on the reimbursement rate to be provided to direct care service providers for the upcoming year pursuant to § 4-2002.
(Apr. 16, 2020, D.C. Law 23-77, § 4a; as added Sept. 21, 2022, D.C. Law 24-167, § 5102(d), 69 DCR 009223.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 5102(d) of Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24-470, July 13, 2022, 69 DCR 008707).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 20 - Direct Services to Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities › § 4–2004. Eligibility for payment

§ 4–2004. Eligibility for payment.
(a) It shall not be a violation of this act for a direct care service provider to pay a direct care professional less than 117.6% of the District minimum wage pursuant to § 32-1003, or 117.6% of the District living wage pursuant to subchapter X-A of Chapter 2 of Title 2 if the direct care service provider creates a tiered compensation schedule that:
(1) Considers a direct care professional's qualified experience in the field and their demonstrated competency; and
(2) Ensures that, on average, all direct care professionals were paid a wage that is equal to at least the greater of either 117.6% of the District minimum wage pursuant to § 32-1003 or 117.6% of the District living wage pursuant to subchapter X-A of Chapter 2 of Title 2.
(b) During Fiscal Year 2025 and each fiscal year thereafter, a direct care service provider reimbursed by the District at a rate established pursuant to this act shall demonstrate to the Mayor that it paid its direct care professionals a wage that, on average, is equal to at least the greater of either 117.6% of the District minimum wage pursuant to § 32-1003 or 117.6% of the District living wage pursuant to subchapter X-A of Chapter 2 of Title 2 in the service provider's operating budget cycle, inclusive of overtime wages and bonuses, to remain eligible for payment for the current year.
(Apr. 16, 2020, D.C. Law 23-77, § 5, 67 DCR 2535; Sept. 21, 2022, D.C. Law 24-167, § 5102(e), 69 DCR 009223.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 23-77: § 7 of D.C. Law 23-77 provided that the creation of this section by § 5 of D.C. Law 23-77 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.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 5102(e) of Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24-470, July 13, 2022, 69 DCR 008707).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 20 - Direct Services to Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities › § 4–2005. Rules

§ 4–2005. Rules.
The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, may issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter, including rules relating to enforcement of this chapter and relating to fines and penalties for failure to comply with any provision of this chapter.
(Apr. 16, 2020, D.C. Law 23-77, § 6, 67 DCR 2535; Sept. 21, 2022, D.C. Law 24-167, § 5102(f), 69 DCR 009223.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 23-77: § 7 of D.C. Law 23-77 provided that the creation of this section by § 6 of D.C. Law 23-77 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.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 5102(f) of Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24-470, July 13, 2022, 69 DCR 008707).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 20 - Direct Services to Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities › § 4–2006. Applicability

§ 4–2006. Applicability.
This chapter shall not apply until such time that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services approves any amendments to the Medicaid State Plan or waivers that are necessary to implement this chapter.
(Apr. 16, 2020, D.C. Law 23-77, § 7, 67 DCR 2535; Sept. 21, 2022, D.C. Law 24-167, § 5102(g), 69 DCR 009223.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 23-77: § 7 of D.C. Law 23-77 provided that the creation of this section by § 7 of D.C. Law 23-77 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.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 5102(g) of Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24-470, July 13, 2022, 69 DCR 008707).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences › Chapter 1 - Metropolitan Police › Subchapter I - Police Districts; Police Services Areas › § 5–101.01. Police District created

§ 5–101.01. Police District created.
The District is constituted a police district, to be called “The Metropolitan Police District of the District of Columbia.”
(R.S., D.C., § 321.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 4-101.
1973 Ed., § 4-101.
Cross References
Demonstrations, marches, and assemblies relating to federal government, reimbursement of costs incurred by District, see § 1-207.37.
District of Columbia, territorial area, see §§ 1-101, 1-207.17.
Metropolitan Police, assistance to Secret Service, see § 1-207.31.
Editor's Notes
Council Police Misconduct and Personnel Management Special Committee Creation Emergency Resolution of 1997: Pursuant to Resolution 12-344, effective December 16, 1997, the Council approved the creation of a special committee for the Council of Police Misconduct and Personnel Management.
Special Committee on Police Misconduct and Personnel Management Extension Resolution of 1998: Pursuant to Resolution 12-690, effective September 22, 1998, the Council approved an extension for the Special Committee on Police Misconduct and Personnel Management.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences › Chapter 1 - Metropolitan Police › Subchapter I - Police Districts; Police Services Areas › § 5–101.02. Boundaries and subdivision of Police District

§ 5–101.02. Boundaries and subdivision of Police District.
The Metropolitan Police District of the District of Columbia shall be coextensive with the District of Columbia, and shall be subdivided into such police districts and precincts as the Council of the District of Columbia may from time to time direct.
(Feb. 28, 1901, 31 Stat. 819, ch. 623, § 1; June 8, 1906, 34 Stat. 221, ch. 3056.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 4-103.
1973 Ed., § 4-102.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 1-632.03.
Cross References
District of Columbia, territorial area, see §§ 1-101, 1-207.17.
Merit system, application to police officers and firefighters, see § 1-632.03.
Editor's Notes
Prior to Home Rule, the District of Columbia Council, via section 7.9 of Regulation No. 72-2, approved January 14, 1972, 18 DCR 417, delegated the authority to change the geographical boundaries of the police patrol districts to the Chief of Police.
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(89) 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 the District of Columbia Council, subject to the right of the Commissioner as provided in § 406 of the Plan. 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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences › Chapter 1 - Metropolitan Police › Subchapter I - Police Districts; Police Services Areas › § 5–101.03. General duties of Mayor

§ 5–101.03. General duties of Mayor.
It shall be the duty of the Mayor of the District of Columbia at all times of the day and night within the boundaries of said Police District:
(1) To preserve the public peace;
(2) To prevent crime and arrest offenders;
(3) To protect the rights of persons and of property;
(4) To guard the public health;
(5) To preserve order at every public election;
(6) To remove nuisances existing in the public streets, roads, alleys, highways, and other places;
(7) To provide a proper police force at every fire, in order that thereby the firemen and property may be protected;
(8) To protect strangers and travelers at steamboat and ship landings and railway stations;
(9) To see that all laws relating to the observance of Sunday, and regarding pawnbrokers, mock auctions, elections, gambling, intemperance, lottery dealers, vagrants, disorderly persons, and the public health, are promptly enforced; and
(10) To enforce and obey all laws and ordinances in force in the District, or any part thereof, which are properly applicable to police or health, and not inconsistent with the provisions of this title. The police shall, as far as practicable, aid in the enforcement of garbage regulations.
(R.S., D.C., § 335; June 11, 1878, 20 Stat. 107, ch. 180, § 6; July 14, 1892, 27 Stat. 160, ch. 171.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 4-115.
1973 Ed., § 4-119.
Cross References
Alleys, subdivisions, regulation and jurisdiction over, see § 1-1323.
Arrests, warrantless, power and authority of police, see § 23-581.
Capitol grounds, policing, see § 10-503.19.
Mayor, police power of, see §§ 1-303.01 and 1-303.05.
Mentally ill, detention, see § 21-521 et seq.
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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences › Chapter 1 - Metropolitan Police › Subchapter II - Police Code › § 5–103.01. Publication authorized

§ 5–103.01. Publication authorized.
The Mayor of the District of Columbia is authorized, from time to time, without expense to the United States, to cause to be collected into compact form all the laws and ordinances in force in the District having relation and applicable to police and health, and to publish the same in a form easily accessible to all members of the community as the Police Code of the District.
(R.S., D.C., § 437; June 11, 1878, 20 Stat. 107, ch. 180, § 6.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 4-177.
1973 Ed., § 4-177.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 5-103.02.
Cross References
Municipal ordinances and regulations, proof, see § 14-505.
Protection of life, health, and property, rules and regulations, see § 1-303.03.
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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences › Chapter 1 - Metropolitan Police › Subchapter II - Police Code › § 5–103.02. Legal effect

§ 5–103.02. Legal effect.
The Police Code, prepared in accordance with § 5-103.01 and such rules as the Mayor of the District of Columbia may from time to time adopt for the purpose of enforcing and carrying out the provisions thereof, shall constitute the law of the District upon the matters therein contained.
(R.S., D.C., § 438.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 4-178.
1973 Ed., § 4-178.
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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences › Chapter 1 - Metropolitan Police › Subchapter III - Personnel › § 5–105.02. District of Columbia Chief of Police. [Repealed]

§ 5–105.02. District of Columbia Chief of Police. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(May 1, 1998, 112 Stat. 100, Pub. L. 105-174, § 10007; May 13, 2008, D.C. Law 17-154, § 4, 55 DCR 3678.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 4-104.1.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 832 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-438, October 20, 2000, 47 DCR 8740).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences › Chapter 1 - Metropolitan Police › Subchapter III - Personnel › § 5–105.03. Oath of office

§ 5–105.03. Oath of office.
The Mayor of the District of Columbia shall require an oath of office to be taken by the members of the police force, and shall make suitable provisions respecting the same, and for the registry thereof, and such oath may be taken before said Mayor, who is empowered to administer the same.
(R.S., D.C., § 351; June 11, 1878, 20 Stat. 107, ch. 180, § 6.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 4-105.
1973 Ed., § 4-104.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 1-632.03.
Cross References
Merit system, application to police officers and firefighters, see § 1-632.03.
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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences › Chapter 1 - Metropolitan Police › Subchapter III - Personnel › § 5–105.04. Probation period

§ 5–105.04. Probation period.
No person shall receive a permanent appointment who has not served the required probationary period, but the service during probation shall be deemed to be service in the uniformed force if succeeded by a permanent appointment, and as such shall be included and counted in determining eligibility for advancement, promotion, retirement, and pension in accordance with existing law. If at any time during the period of probation, the conduct or capacity of the probationer is determined by the Mayor of the District of Columbia, or his designated agent, to be unsatisfactory, the probationer shall be separated from the service after advance written notification of the reasons for and the effective date of the separation. The retention of the probationer in the service after satisfactory completion of the probationary period shall be equivalent to a permanent appointment therein.
(Aug. 31, 1918, 40 Stat. 938, ch. 164; May 27, 1968, 82 Stat. 145, Pub. L. 90-320, § 6.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 4-106.
1973 Ed., § 4-105.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 1-632.03.
Cross References
Merit system, application to police officers and firefighters, see § 1-632.03.
Mayor's Orders
Delegation of Personnel Authority in the Metropolitan Police Department to the Chief of Police: See Mayor’s Order 97-88, May 9, 1997 ( 44 DCR 2959).
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.