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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 13 - Child Abuse and Neglect › Subchapter I - Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect › Part E - Criminal Records Check › § 4–1305.09. Penalties for violation of confidentiality

§ 4–1305.09. Penalties for violation of confidentiality.
(a) An individual who discloses confidential information in violation of § 4-1305.08 shall be guilty of a criminal offense and, upon conviction, shall be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000 or a term of incarceration of not more than 180 days, or both.
(b) An individual who fails to disclose all of the residences and addresses required by § 4-1305.03(a)(3) shall be guilty of a criminal offense and, upon conviction, shall be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000, a term of imprisonment of not more than 180 days, or both.
(c) Violations of this section shall be prosecuted by the Attorney General for the District of Columbia, or his or her designee, in the name of the District of Columbia.
(Sept. 23, 1977, D.C. Law 2-22, title V, § 509, formerly § 329; as added June 27, 2000, D.C. Law 13-136, § 201(f), 47 DCR 2850; Apr. 12, 2005, D.C. Law 15-341, § 2(s), 52 DCR 2315; renumbered Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-191, § 22(a)(10), 53 DCR 6794.)
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 15-341 designated the existing text as subsec. (a); and added subsecs. (b) and (c).
D.C. Law 16-191 renumbered the section.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90-day) addition of section, see notes following § 4-1305.01.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 13 - Child Abuse and Neglect › Subchapter II - Reports of Neglected Children › § 4–1321.01. Purpose

§ 4–1321.01. Purpose.
It is the purpose of this subchapter to require a report of a suspected neglected child in order to identify neglected children; to assure that protective services will be made available to a neglected child to protect the child and his or her siblings and to prevent further abuse or neglect; and to preserve the family life of the parents and children, to the maximum extent possible, by enhancing the parental capacity for adequate child care.
(Nov. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 1354, Pub. L. 89-775, § 1; Sept. 23, 1977, D.C. Law 2-22, title I, § 103(b), 24 DCR 3341.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 2-1351.
1973 Ed., § 2-161.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 13 - Child Abuse and Neglect › Subchapter II - Reports of Neglected Children › § 4–1321.03. Nature and contents of reports

§ 4–1321.03. Nature and contents of reports.
(a) Each person required to make a report of a known or suspected neglected child shall:
(1) Immediately make an oral report of the case to the Child and Family Services Agency or the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia; and
(2) Make a written report of the case if requested by said Division or Police or if the abuse involves drug-related activity.
(b) The report shall include, but need not be limited to, the following information if it is known to the person making the report:
(1) The name, age, sex, and address of the following individuals:
(A) The child who is the subject of the report;
(B) Each of the child’s siblings and other children in the household; and
(C) Each of the child’s parents or other persons responsible for the child’s care;
(2) The nature and extent of the abuse or neglect of the child and any previous abuse or neglect, if known;
(3) All other information which the person making the report believes may be helpful in establishing the cause of the abuse or neglect and the identity of the person responsible for the abuse or neglect; and
(4) If the source was required to report under this subchapter, the identity and occupation of the source, how to contact the source and a statement of the actions taken by the source concerning the child.
(Nov. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 1354, Pub. L. 89-775, § 3; Sept. 23, 1977, D.C. Law 2-22, title I, § 103(d), 24 DCR 3341; Mar. 15, 1990, D.C. Law 8-87, § 2(b), 37 DCR 50; Apr. 12, 2005, D.C. Law 15-341, § 3, 52 DCR 2315; Apr. 24, 2007, D.C. Law 16-306, § 203(b), 53 DCR 8610.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 2-1353.
1973 Ed., § 2-163.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 4-1301.02, § 4-1302.02, § 4-1321.02, and § 16-1056.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 15-341 rewrote subsec. (b)(1)(B) which had read as follows: “(B) Each of the child’s siblings; and”
D.C. Law 16-306, in subsec. (a)(1), substituted “Child and Family Services Agency” for “Child Protective Services Division of the Department of Human Services”.
Cross References
Child Protection Register, information retained, see 4-1302.02.
“Substantiated report” and “Unfounded report” defined, see 4-1301.02
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 203(b) 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 § 203(b) 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 § 203(b) 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 § 203(b) of Omnibus Public Safety Second Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-25, April 19, 2007, 54 DCR 4036).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 13 - Child Abuse and Neglect › Subchapter II - Reports of Neglected Children › § 4–1321.04. Immunity from liability

§ 4–1321.04. Immunity from liability.
Any person, hospital, or institution participating in good faith in the making of a report pursuant to this subchapter shall have immunity from liability, civil or criminal, that might otherwise be incurred or imposed with respect to the making of the report. Any such participation shall have the same immunity with respect to participation in any judicial proceeding involving the report. In all civil or criminal proceedings concerning the child or resulting from the report good faith shall be presumed unless rebutted.
(Nov. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 1354, Pub. L. 89-775, § 4; Sept. 23, 1977, D.C. Law 2-22, title I, § 103(e), 24 DCR 3341.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 2-1354.
1973 Ed., § 2-164.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 13 - Child Abuse and Neglect › Subchapter II - Reports of Neglected Children › § 4–1321.05. Privileges; waiver

§ 4–1321.05. Privileges; waiver.
Notwithstanding the provisions of §§ 14-306 and 14-307, neither the spouse or domestic partner privilege nor the physician-patient privilege shall be grounds for excluding evidence in any proceeding in the Family Division of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia concerning the welfare of a neglected child; provided, that a judge of the Family Division of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia determines such privilege should be waived in the interest of justice.
(Nov. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 1355, Pub. L. 89-775, § 5; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 577, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 159(a); Sept. 23, 1977, D.C. Law 2-22, title I, § 103(f), 24 DCR 3341; Sept. 12, 2008, D.C. Law 17-231, § 13, 55 DCR 6758.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 2-1355.
1973 Ed., § 2-165.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 17-231 substituted “spouse or domestic partner” for “husband-wife”.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 13 - Child Abuse and Neglect › Subchapter II - Reports of Neglected Children › § 4–1321.06. Exceptions for treatment solely by spiritual means

§ 4–1321.06. Exceptions for treatment solely by spiritual means.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, no child who in good faith is under treatment solely by spiritual means through prayer in accordance with the tenets and practices of a recognized church or religious denomination by a duly accredited practitioner thereof shall, for that reason alone, be considered to have been neglected within the purview of this subchapter.
(Nov. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 1355, Pub. L. 89-775, § 6.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 2-1356.
1973 Ed., § 2-166.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary amendment of section, see § 2 of the Prevention of Child Neglect Emergency Amendment Act of 1993 (D.C. Act 10-100, August 9, 1993, 40 DCR 6141).
For temporary amendment of section, see § 2 of the Prevention of Child Neglect Emergency Amendment Act of 1994 (D.C. Act 10-288, July 22, 1994, 41 DCR 4992).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of Prevention of Child Neglect Temporary Amendment Act of 1993 (D.C. Law 10-61, November 20, 1993, law notification 40 DCR 8454).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 13 - Child Abuse and Neglect › Subchapter II - Reports of Neglected Children › § 4–1321.07. Failure to make report

§ 4–1321.07. Failure to make report.
Any person required to make a report under this subchapter who willfully fails to make such a report shall be fined not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01, imprisoned not more than 180 days, or both. Violations of this subchapter shall be prosecuted by the Attorney General of the District of Columbia or his or her agent in the name of the District of Columbia.
(Nov. 6, 1966, Pub. L. 89-775, § 7; Sept. 23, 1977, D.C. Law 2-22, title I, § 103(g), 24 DCR 3341; Apr. 24, 2007, D.C. Law 16-306, § 203(c), 53 DCR 8610; June 8, 2013, D.C. Law 19-315, § 2(b), 60 DCR 1702.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 2-1357.
1973 Ed., § 2-167.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 16-801.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 16-306 substituted “$300” for “$100”; and substituted “90” for “30”.
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-315 rewrote this section, which formerly read: “Any person required to make a report under this subchapter who willfully fails to make such a report shall be fined not more than $300 or imprisoned for not more than 90 days or both. Violations of this subchapter shall be prosecuted by the Corporation Counsel of the District of Columbia or his or her agent in the name of the District of Columbia.”
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 203(c) 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 § 203(c) 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 § 203(c) 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 § 203(c) of Omnibus Public Safety Second Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-25, April 19, 2007, 54 DCR 4036).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 13 - Child Abuse and Neglect › Subchapter II - Reports of Neglected Children › § 4–1321.08. Training for mandatory reporters

§ 4–1321.08. Training for mandatory reporters.
(a) By December 31, 2023, the Office of the Attorney General ("OAG") shall, in consultation with the Child and Family Services Agency ("CFSA"), develop and approve a training curriculum explaining the reporting requirements of this subchapter, which shall include:
(1) The purpose of the mandatory reporting requirements;
(2) The dynamics surrounding abuse, neglect, and other forms of child victimizations that must be reported;
(3) The impact of racial bias on the mandatory reporting and child welfare systems; and
(4) The legal duties imposed on mandatory reporters, including:
(A) How to make a report, the contents of the report, and the process after a report is filed;
(B) The legal protections provided to mandatory reporters; and
(C) The penalty for failing to make a report.
(b) All mandatory reporters shall complete a training based upon the curriculum required by subsection (a) of this section which shall be conducted by OAG, CFSA, or a third party.
(Nov. 6, 1966, Pub. L. 89-775, § 8; as added Apr. 6, 2023, D.C. Law 24-341, § 104(b), 69 DCR 14698.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 13 - Child Abuse and Neglect › Subchapter II-A - Reports of Missing Children › § 4–1323.01. Missing persons

§ 4–1323.01. Missing persons.
(a) The Child and Family Services Agency shall file a missing person report with the Metropolitan Police Department (“MPD”) for any child in the custody of the Child and Family Services Agency immediately after discovering that the child is missing from the child’s home or out-of-home placement.
(b) A person required to make a report of abuse or neglect under § 4-1321.02(b) may file a missing person report with the MPD.
(c) The MPD shall immediately report a missing child to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children if the child has been:
(1) Deemed critical missing by the MPD, as defined by MPD General Order 304-03; or
(2) Missing for more than 30 days from the date the Child and Family Services Agency filed a missing person report with MPD pursuant to subsection (a) of this section.
(d) For the purposes of this section, the term “child” means a person who has not attained the age of 18 years.
(May 7, 2015, D.C. Law 20-276, § 5, 62 DCR 479.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 13 - Child Abuse and Neglect › Subchapter III - Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Children’s Trust Fund › § 4–1341.01. Definitions

§ 4–1341.01. Definitions.
For the purposes of this subchapter, the term:
(1) “Child” means a person under 18 years of age.
(2) “Child abuse” means harm or threatened harm to a child’s health or welfare by a person responsible for the child’s health or welfare, which occurs through the intentional infliction of physical or emotional injury or an act of sexual abuse, which includes a violation of any provision of subchapter of this chapter.
(3) “Child neglect” means harm to a child’s health or welfare which occurs through the failure to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter, education, or medical care.
(4) “Prevention program” means a program designed to prevent child abuse or child neglect including a community-based program that:
(A) Focuses on child abuse or child neglect;
(B) Focuses on public awareness;
(C) Focuses on prenatal care, perinatal bonding, child development, basic child care, care of children with special needs or coping with family stress;
(D) Provides aid to parents who potentially may abuse or neglect their children, child abuse or child neglect counseling, support groups for parents who potentially may abuse or neglect their children, and support groups for their children, or early identification of families in which there is a potential for child abuse or child neglect;
(E) Trains and places volunteers in programs that focus on child abuse or child neglect prevention; or
(F) Develops and makes available to the District of Columbia Board of Education curricula and educational material on basic child care and parenting skills, or trains educators.
(Nov. 20, 1993, D.C. Law 10-56, § 2, 40 DCR 7222.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2131.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 16-914.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary addition of subchapter IV, see §§ 2-9 of the Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Children’s Trust Fund Emergency Act of 1993 (D.C. Act 10-87, August 4, 1993, 40 DCR 6067) and §§ 2-9 of the Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Children’s Trust Fund Congressional Recess Emergency Act of 1993 (D.C. Act 10-133, October 27, 1993, 40 DCR 7600).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 13 - Child Abuse and Neglect › Subchapter III - Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Children’s Trust Fund › § 4–1341.02. Establishment of the Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Children’s Trust Fund

§ 4–1341.02. Establishment of the Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Children’s Trust Fund.
(a) There is established in the District of Columbia a private nonprofit corporation which shall be known as the Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Children’s Trust Fund (“Trust Fund”). The sole purpose of the Trust Fund is to encourage child abuse and child neglect prevention programs.
(b) The Trust Fund may accept appropriations from the District and shall accept gifts, bequests and grants from persons, organizations, corporations and foundations.
(c) The Trust Fund shall accept federal funds granted by Congress or Executive Order.
(d) Repealed.
(d-1) The Trust Fund may hold and distribute funds for other organizations. Auditing procedures shall be established by the Board.
(e) Repealed.
(f) Repealed.
(g) The Trust Fund shall supplement but not replace services provided by District agencies.
(h) The Trust Fund shall not provide funding to District government agencies.
(Nov. 20, 1993, D.C. Law 10-56, § 3, 40 DCR 7222; June 28, 1994, D.C. Law 10-134, § 7, 41 DCR 2597; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-233, § 2(a), 46 DCR 564.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2132.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary addition of subchapter, see notes to § 4-1341.01.
For temporary amendments of section, see § 7 of the South Africa Sanctions Emergency Repeal Act of 1993 (D.C. Act 10-127, October 25, 1993, 40 DCR 7583) and § 7 of the South Africa Sanctions Congressional Recess Emergency Repeal Act of 1994 (D.C. Act 10-176, January 25, 1994, 41 DCR 512).
For temporary amendment of section, see § 2(a) of the Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Children’s Trust Fund Emergency Amendment Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-141, August 12, 1997, 44 DCR 4854), see § 2(a) of the Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Children’s Trust Fund Legislative Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-182, October 30, 1997, 44 DCR 6956), and see § 2(a) of the Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Children’s Trust Fund Congressional Recess Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-252, January 29, 1998, 45 DCR 901).
For temporary amendment of section, see § 2(a) of the Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Children’s Trust Fund Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-484, October 8, 1998, 45 DCR 8030), and § 2(a) of the Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Children’s Trust Fund Legislative Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-618, January 22, 1999, 46 DCR 1337).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 3 of South Africa Sanctions Repeal Act 1993 (D.C. Law 10-75, March 8, 1994, law notification 41 DCR 1518).
For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2(a) of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Children’s Trust Fund Temporary Amendment Act of 1997 (D.C. Law 12-51, February 27, 1998, law notification 45 DCR ).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 13 - Child Abuse and Neglect › Subchapter III - Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Children’s Trust Fund › § 4–1341.04. Powers and responsibilities of the Board of Directors

§ 4–1341.04. Powers and responsibilities of the Board of Directors.
(a) The Board of Directors shall:
(1) Administer the Trust Fund;
(2) File such papers as may be required by the Recorder of Deeds of the District of Columbia;
(3) Have the power to adopt, amend, or repeal bylaws for operation of the Trust Fund;
(4) Remove a member by a 2/3rd vote of the remaining members of the Board of Directors;
(5) Meet not less than quarterly at a time to be determined;
(6) Assess service needs and gaps relative to child abuse and child neglect prevention programs in the District;
(7) Develop and implement program recommendations in order to address identified service needs;
(8) Develop and implement proposal solicitation and establish criteria for the awarding of grants to meet identified service needs;
(9) Review, approve, and monitor the expenditure of the Trust Fund and child abuse and child neglect prevention programs;
(10) Assist in providing information to the public about the purpose and work of the Trust Fund;
(11) Hire and monitor an executive director of the Trust Fund; and
(12) Invite comments and recommendations at least annually from interested child advocacy coalitions and community organizations to review the Trust Fund’s program plans.
(b) Administrative expenses shall not exceed 10% of the funds available in the Trust Fund.
(c) One year after its original formation, the Board of Directors shall develop a District-wide plan for the distribution of funds from the Trust Fund. The plan shall be developed annually. The plan shall assure a distribution of funds to services that reach children in all geographic areas of the District. The plan shall be transmitted to the Mayor and Chairman of the Council.
(Nov. 20, 1993, D.C. Law 10-56, § 5, 40 DCR 7222.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2134.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary addition of subchapter, see notes to § 4-1341.01.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 13 - Child Abuse and Neglect › Subchapter III - Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Children’s Trust Fund › § 4–1341.05. Service of process

§ 4–1341.05. Service of process.
The Trust Fund shall maintain a designated agent to accept service of process for the Trust Fund. Notice to or service upon the agent is notice or service upon the Trust Fund.
(Nov. 20, 1993, D.C. Law 10-56, § 6, 40 DCR 7222.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2135.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary addition of subchapter, see notes to § 4-1341.01.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 13 - Child Abuse and Neglect › Subchapter III - Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Children’s Trust Fund › § 4–1341.06. Corporate powers

§ 4–1341.06. Corporate powers.
The Trust Fund may exercise those powers conferred upon a nonprofit corporation pursuant to Chapters 1 and 4 of Title 29.
(Nov. 20, 1993, D.C. Law 10-56, § 7, 40 DCR 7222; July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 3(b), 58 DCR 1720.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2136.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 18-378 substituted “Chapters 1 and 4 of Title 29” for “subchapter I of Chapter 3 of Title 29”.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary addition of subchapter, see notes to § 4-1341.01.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 13 - Child Abuse and Neglect › Subchapter III - Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Children’s Trust Fund › § 4–1341.07. Dissolution

§ 4–1341.07. Dissolution.
Except as otherwise provided in a contract or legacy transferring or loaning property to the Trust Fund, upon dissolution of the Trust Fund as a corporation, all remaining assets shall be transferred to the Mayor of the District of Columbia. The Mayor shall make every effort to use the assets for the prevention of child abuse and child neglect as provided in this subchapter.
(Nov. 20, 1993, D.C. Law 10-56, § 8, 40 DCR 7222.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2137.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary addition of subchapter, see notes to § 4-1341.01.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 13 - Child Abuse and Neglect › Subchapter III - Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Children’s Trust Fund › § 4–1341.08. Tax status

§ 4–1341.08. Tax status.
The Trust Fund may engage in such activities that make it eligible for treatment as an organization described in § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) ) which may be exempt from federal taxation under § 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. § 501(a) ).
(Nov. 20, 1993, D.C. Law 10-56, § 9, 40 DCR 7222.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2138.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary addition of subchapter, see notes to § 4-1341.01.
Editor's Notes
Establishment of juvenile curfew: For temporary provisions establishing a curfew for juveniles under the age of 17 years in the District of Columbia, parental responsibility for implementation of the act, and exceptions to the act, see §§ 2 through 4 of the Juvenile Curfew Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-86, July 6, 1995, 42 DCR 3612).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 13 - Child Abuse and Neglect › Subchapter III-A - Integrated Funding and Services for At-Risk Children, Youth, and Families › § 4–1345.01. Definitions. [Repealed]

§ 4–1345.01. Definitions. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-192, § 5202, 53 DCR 6899; Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-368, § 4(c), 56 DCR 1338; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-169, § 10, 59 DCR 5567; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-155, § 9028, 61 DCR 9990.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 2-1594.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 17-368, in par. (2)(D), substituted “§ 16-1001(7)” for “§ 16-1031”.
The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-169 added (1)(D-i); and repealed (1)(F), which formerly read: “Mental retardation, as that term is defined in § 21-1201(7).”
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 5202 of Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-477, August 8, 2006, 53 DCR 7068).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 5202 of Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-499, October 23, 2006, 53 DCR 8845).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 5202 of Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-1, January 16, 2007, 54 DCR 1165).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see §§ 9028 and 9029 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) repeal of this section, see § 9028 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) repeal of this section, see § 9028 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).
Short Title
Short title: Section 5201 of D.C. Law 16-192 provided that subtitle N of title V of the act may be cited as the “Integrated Funding and Services for At-Risk Children, Youth, and Families Act of 2006”.
Editor's Notes
Section 35 of D.C. Law 19-169 provided that no provision of the act shall impair any right or obligation existing under law.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 13 - Child Abuse and Neglect › Subchapter III-A - Integrated Funding and Services for At-Risk Children, Youth, and Families › § 4–1345.02. Integrated Services Fund for At-Risk Children, Youth, and Families. [Repealed]

§ 4–1345.02. Integrated Services Fund for At-Risk Children, Youth, and Families. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-192, § 5203, 53 DCR 6899; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-155, § 9028, 61 DCR 9990.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 4-1345.03.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 5203 of Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-477, August 8, 2006, 53 DCR 7068).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 5203 of Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-499, October 23, 2006, 53 DCR 8845).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 5203 of Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-1, January 16, 2007, 54 DCR 1165).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see §§ 9028 and 9029 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) repeal of this section, see § 9028 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) repeal of this section, see § 9028 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).
Editor's Notes
Section 9029 of D.C. Law 20-155 provided that the repeal by § 9028 of the act shall apply as of September 30, 2014.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 13 - Child Abuse and Neglect › Subchapter III-A - Integrated Funding and Services for At-Risk Children, Youth, and Families › § 4–1345.03. Scope and design of programs and services. [Repealed]

§ 4–1345.03. Scope and design of programs and services. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-192, § 5204, 53 DCR 6899; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-155, § 9028, 61 DCR 9990.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 4-1345.02.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 5204 of Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-477, August 8, 2006, 53 DCR 7068).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 5204 of Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-499, October 23, 2006, 53 DCR 8845).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 5204 of Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-1, January 16, 2007, 54 DCR 1165).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see §§ 9028 and 9029 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) repeal of this section, see § 9028 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) repeal of this section, see § 9028 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).
Editor's Notes
Section 9029 of D.C. Law 20-155 provided that the repeal by § 9028 of the act shall apply as of September 30, 2014.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 13 - Child Abuse and Neglect › Subchapter IV - Adoption Improvement › § 4–1361. Database

§ 4–1361. Database.
The District of Columbia Child and Family Services Agency (referred to as “CFSA”) shall maintain an accurate database listing and tracking any child found by the Family Division of the District of Columbia Superior Court to be abused or neglected and who is in the custody of the District of Columbia, including any child with the goal of adoption or legally free for adoption.
(Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681-146, Pub. L. 105-277, § 157(b).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2141.
Short Title
District of Columbia Adoption Improvement Act of 1998: Section 157(a) of Pub. L. 105-277, 112 Stat. 2681-146, provided that the subchapter may be cited as the “District of Columbia Adoption Improvement Act of 1998.”
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 13 - Child Abuse and Neglect › Subchapter IV - Adoption Improvement › § 4–1362. Contracting with private service providers

§ 4–1362. Contracting with private service providers.
(a) Private contracts. — Not later than September 30, 1999, CFSA shall enter into contracts with private service providers to perform some of the adoption recruitment and placement functions of CFSA, which may include recruitment, homestudy, and placement services.
(b) Competitive bidding. — Any contract entered into pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall be subject to a competitive bidding process when required by CFSA contracting policies and procedures.
(c) Performance-based compensation. —
(1) In general. — Any contract entered into pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall compensate the winning bidder pursuant to subsection (b) of this section upon completion of contract deliverables.
(2) Contract deliverables. — In identifying contract deliverables, CFSA shall consider:
(A) In the case of recruitment, receipt of a list of potential adoptive families;
(B) In the case of homestudies, receipt of a completed home-study in a form specified in advance by CFSA; or
(C) In the case of placements, the child is placed in an adoptive home approved by CFSA or the adoption is finalized.
(d) Types of contracts. — Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent CFSA from entering into contracts that provide for multiple deliverables or conditions for partial payment.
(e) Removal of barriers to adoption. — CFSA shall meet with contractors to address issues identified during the term of a contract entered into pursuant to this subchapter, including issues related to barriers to timely adoptions.
(Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681-146, Pub. L. 105-277, § 157(c).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2142.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 13 - Child Abuse and Neglect › Subchapter V - Child Fatality Review Committee › § 4–1371.01. Short title

§ 4–1371.01. Short title.
This subchapter may be cited as the “Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Act of 2001”.
(Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 4601, 48 DCR 6981.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 13 - Child Abuse and Neglect › Subchapter V - Child Fatality Review Committee › § 4–1371.02. Definitions

§ 4–1371.02. Definitions.
For the purposes of this subchapter, the term:
(1) “Child” means an individual who is 18 years of age or younger, or up to 21 years of age if the child is a committed ward of the child welfare, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or juvenile systems of the District of Columbia.
(2) “Committee” means the Child Fatality Review Committee.
(3) "Parental interview" means Committee interaction, either in person or through other means of communication, with a parent, caregiver, or guardian of a deceased child.
(Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 4602, 48 DCR 6981; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-169, § 11(a), 59 DCR 5567; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 3055(a), 65 DCR 9388.)
Effect of Amendments
The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-169 substituted “intellectual” for “mental retardation” in (1).
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3055(a) 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 § 3055(a) 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) addition of section, see § 2 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-40, April 25, 2001, 48 DCR 5917).
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 2 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Legislative Review Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-82, July 9, 2001, 48 DCR 6355).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) addition of section, see § 2 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Temporary Act of 2001 (D.C. Law 14-20, September 6, 2001, law notification 48 DCR 9090).
Editor's Notes
Section 35 of D.C. Law 19-169 provided that no provision of the act shall impair any right or obligation existing under law.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 13 - Child Abuse and Neglect › Subchapter V - Child Fatality Review Committee › § 4–1371.03. Establishment and purpose

§ 4–1371.03. Establishment and purpose.
(a) There is established a Child Fatality Review Committee. Facilities and other administrative support shall be provided by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
(b) The Committee shall:
(1) Identify and characterize the scope and nature of all child deaths in the District, particularly those that are violent, accidental, unexpected, or unexplained;
(2) In an effort to reduce the number of preventable child fatalities, examine past events and circumstances surrounding child deaths in the District by reviewing the records, files, and other pertinent documents of public and private agencies responsible for serving families and children, investigating deaths, or treating children, giving special attention to child deaths that may have been caused by abuse, negligence, or other forms of maltreatment;
(3) Develop and revise, as necessary, operating rules and procedures for the review of child deaths, including identification of cases to be reviewed, coordination among the agencies and professionals involved, and improvement of the identification, data collection, and record keeping of the causes of child death;
(4) Recommend specific and systemic improvements to promote improved and integrated public and private systems serving families and children;
(5) Recommend components for prevention and education programs; and
(6) Recommend training to improve the investigation of child deaths.
(Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 4603, 48 DCR 6981; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 3073(a), 68 DCR 010163.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 4-1303.06.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3073(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 day) addition of section, see § 3 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-40, April 25, 2001, 48 DCR 5917).
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 3 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Legislative Review Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-82, July 9, 2001, 48 DCR 6355).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) addition of section, see § 2 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Temporary Act of 2001 (D.C. Law 14-20, September 6, 2001, law notification 48 DCR 9090).
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of Authority Pursuant to DC Act 14-40, the Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Emergency Act of 2001, see Mayor’s Order 2001-119, August 9, 2001 ( 48 DCR 7810).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 13 - Child Abuse and Neglect › Subchapter V - Child Fatality Review Committee › § 4–1371.07. Subpoena power

§ 4–1371.07. Subpoena power.
(a) When necessary for the discharge of its duties, the Committee shall have the authority to issue subpoenas to compel witnesses to appear and testify and to produce books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, documents, or other relevant records.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, subpoenas shall be served personally upon the witness or the witness's designated agent, not less than 5 business days before the date the witness must appear or the documents must be produced, by one of the following methods, which may be attempted concurrently or successively:
(1) By a special process server, at least 18 years of age, designated by the Committee from among the staff of the Committee or any of the offices or organizations represented on the Committee; provided, that the special process server is not directly involved in the investigation; or
(2) By a special process server, at least 18 years of age, engaged by the Committee.
(c) If, after a reasonable attempt, personal service on a witness or witness’ agent cannot be obtained, a special process server identified in subsection (b) of this section may serve a subpoena by registered or certified mail not less than 8 business days before the date the witness must appear or the documents must be produced.
(d) If a witness who has been personally summoned neglects or refuses to obey the subpoena issued pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, the Committee may report that fact to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia and the court may compel obedience to the subpoena to the same extent as witnesses may be compelled to obey the subpoenas of the court.
(Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 4607, 48 DCR 6981; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 3073(e), 68 DCR 010163.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 4-1371.09.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3073(e) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 7 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-40, April 25, 2001, 48 DCR 5917).
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 7 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Legislative Review Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-82, July 9, 2001, 48 DCR 6355).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) addition of section, see § 2 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Temporary Act of 2001 (D.C. Law 14-20, September 6, 2001, law notification 48 DCR 9090).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 13 - Child Abuse and Neglect › Subchapter V - Child Fatality Review Committee › § 4–1371.10. Immunity from liability for providing information to Committee

§ 4–1371.10. Immunity from liability for providing information to Committee.
Any health-care provider or any other person or institution providing information to the Committee pursuant to this subchapter shall have immunity from administrative, civil, or criminal liability that might otherwise be incurred or imposed with respect to the disclosure of the information.
(Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 4610, 48 DCR 6981; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 3073(h), 68 DCR 010163.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3073(h) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 10 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-40, April 25, 2001, 48 DCR 5917).
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 10 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Legislative Review Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-82, July 9, 2001, 48 DCR 6355).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) addition of section, see § 2 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Temporary Act of 2001 (D.C. Law 14-20, September 6, 2001, law notification 48 DCR 9090).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 13 - Child Abuse and Neglect › Subchapter V - Child Fatality Review Committee › § 4–1371.11. Unlawful disclosure of information; penalties

§ 4–1371.11. Unlawful disclosure of information; penalties.
Whoever discloses, receives, makes use of, or knowingly permits the use of information concerning a deceased child or other person in violation of this subchapter shall be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000. Violations of this subchapter shall be prosecuted by the Attorney General in the name of the District of Columbia. Subject to the availability of an appropriation for this purpose, any fines collected pursuant to this section shall be used by the Committee to fund its activities.
(Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 4611, 48 DCR 6981; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 3073(i), 68 DCR 010163.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3073(i) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 11 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-40, April 25, 2001, 48 DCR 5917).
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 11 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Legislative Review Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-82, July 9, 2001, 48 DCR 6355).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) addition of section, see § 2 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Temporary Act of 2001 (D.C. Law 14-20, September 6, 2001, law notification 48 DCR 9090).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 13 - Child Abuse and Neglect › Subchapter V - Child Fatality Review Committee › § 4–1371.12. Persons required to make reports; procedure

§ 4–1371.12. Persons required to make reports; procedure.
(a) Notwithstanding, but in addition to, the provisions of any law, including § 14-307 and Chapter 12 of Title 7, any person or official specified in subsection (b) of this section who has knowledge of the death of a child who died in the District of Columbia, or a ward of the District of Columbia who died outside the District of Columbia, shall as soon as practicable but in any event within 5 business days report the death or cause to have a report of the death made to the Registrar of Vital Records.
(b) Persons required to report child deaths pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall include every physician, psychologist, medical examiner, dentist, chiropractor, qualified developmental disability professional, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, person involved in the care and treatment of patients, health professional licensed pursuant to Chapter 12 of Title 3, law-enforcement officer, school official, teacher, social service worker, day care worker, mental health professional, funeral director, undertaker, and embalmer. The Mayor shall issue rules and procedures governing the nature and contents of such reports.
(c) Any other person may report a child death to the Registrar of Vital Records.
(d) The Registrar of Vital Records shall accept the report of a death of a child and shall notify the Committee of the death within 5 business days of receiving the report.
(e) Nothing in this section shall affect other reporting requirements under District law.
(Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 4612, 48 DCR 6981; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-169, § 11(d), 59 DCR 5567.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 4-1371.14 and § 7-1203.02.
Effect of Amendments
The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-169 substituted “developmental disability” for “mental retardation” in the first sentence of (b).
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 12 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-40, April 25, 2001, 48 DCR 5917).
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 12 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Legislative Review Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-82, July 9, 2001, 48 DCR 6355).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) addition of section, see § 2 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Temporary Act of 2001 (D.C. Law 14-20, September 6, 2001, law notification 48 DCR 9090).
Editor's Notes
Section 35 of D.C. Law 19-169 provided that no provision of the act shall impair any right or obligation existing under law.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 13 - Child Abuse and Neglect › Subchapter V - Child Fatality Review Committee › § 4–1371.13. Immunity from liability for making reports

§ 4–1371.13. Immunity from liability for making reports.
Any person, hospital, or institution participating in good faith in the making of a report pursuant to this subchapter shall have immunity from administrative, civil, or criminal liability that might otherwise be incurred or imposed with respect to the making of the report. The same immunity shall extend to participation in any judicial proceeding involving the report. In all administrative, civil, or criminal proceedings concerning the child or resulting from the report, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that the maker of the report acted in good faith.
(Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 4613, 48 DCR 6981; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 3073(j), 68 DCR 010163.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3073(j) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 13 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-40, April 25, 2001, 48 DCR 5917).
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 13 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Legislative Review Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-82, July 9, 2001, 48 DCR 6355).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) addition of section, see § 2 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Temporary Act of 2001 (D.C. Law 14-20, September 6, 2001, law notification 48 DCR 9090).