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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 11 - Organization and Jurisdiction of the Courts. [Enacted title] › Chapter 23 - Medical Examiner › § 11–2302. Supporting services and facilities. [Repealed]

§ 11–2302. Supporting services and facilities. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 518, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 111; Nov. 22, 2000, 114 Stat. 2440, Pub. L. 106-522, § 148(a).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 11-2302.
1973 Ed., § 11-2302.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to the District of Columbia Council and to a Commissioner of the District of Columbia. 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 brackets, in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 11 - Organization and Jurisdiction of the Courts. [Enacted title] › Chapter 23 - Medical Examiner › § 11–2303. Former duties of coroner; oaths; teaching. [Repealed]

§ 11–2303. Former duties of coroner; oaths; teaching. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 518, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 111; June 13, 1994, Pub. L. 103-266, § 1(b)(103), 108 Stat. 713; Nov. 22, 2000, 114 Stat. 2440, Pub. L. 106-522, § 148(a).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 11-2303.
1973 Ed., § 11-2303.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to the District of Columbia Council and to a Commissioner of the District of Columbia. 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 brackets, in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 11 - Organization and Jurisdiction of the Courts. [Enacted title] › Chapter 23 - Medical Examiner › § 11–2304. Deaths to be investigated; notification and investigation of deaths. [Repealed]

§ 11–2304. Deaths to be investigated; notification and investigation of deaths. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 518, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 111; Nov. 22, 2000, 114 Stat. 2440, Pub. L. 106-522, § 148(a).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 11-2304.
1973 Ed., § 11-2304.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 11 - Organization and Jurisdiction of the Courts. [Enacted title] › Chapter 23 - Medical Examiner › § 11–2305. Possession of evidence and property. [Repealed]

§ 11–2305. Possession of evidence and property. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 519, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 111; Nov. 22, 2000, 114 Stat. 2440, Pub. L. 106-522, § 148(a).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 11-2305.
1973 Ed., § 11-2305.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 11 - Organization and Jurisdiction of the Courts. [Enacted title] › Chapter 23 - Medical Examiner › § 11–2306. Further investigation; autopsy. [Repealed]

§ 11–2306. Further investigation; autopsy. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 519, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 111; June 13, 1994, Pub. L. 103-266, §§ 1(b)(104), (105), 108 Stat. 713; Nov. 22, 2000, 114 Stat. 2440, Pub. L. 106-522, § 148(a).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 11-2306.
1973 Ed., § 11-2306.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 11 - Organization and Jurisdiction of the Courts. [Enacted title] › Chapter 23 - Medical Examiner › § 11–2307. Autopsy by pathologist other than medical examiner. [Repealed]

§ 11–2307. Autopsy by pathologist other than medical examiner. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 519, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 111; June 13, 1994, Pub. L. 103-266, §§ 1(b)(106), (107), 108 Stat. 713; Nov. 22, 2000, 114 Stat. 2440, Pub. L. 106-522, § 148(a).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 11-2307.
1973 Ed., § 11-2307.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to the District of Columbia Council and to a Commissioner of the District of Columbia. 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 brackets, in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 11 - Organization and Jurisdiction of the Courts. [Enacted title] › Chapter 23 - Medical Examiner › § 11–2308. Delivery of body; expenses. [Repealed]

§ 11–2308. Delivery of body; expenses. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 519, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 111; June 13, 1994, Pub. L. 103-266, § 1(b)(108), 108 Stat. 713; Nov. 22, 2000, 114 Stat. 2440, Pub. L. 106-522, § 148(a).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 11-2308.
1973 Ed., § 11-2308.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 11 - Organization and Jurisdiction of the Courts. [Enacted title] › Chapter 23 - Medical Examiner › § 11–2309. Records; reports; fees for other services. [Repealed]

§ 11–2309. Records; reports; fees for other services. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 520, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 111; June 13, 1994, Pub. L. 103-266, §§ 1(b)(109), (110), 108 Stat. 713; Nov. 22, 2000, 114 Stat. 2440, Pub. L. 106-522, § 148(a).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 11-2309.
1973 Ed., § 11-2309.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to the District of Columbia Council and to a Commissioner of the District of Columbia. 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 brackets, in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 11 - Organization and Jurisdiction of the Courts. [Enacted title] › Chapter 23 - Medical Examiner › § 11–2310. Records as evidence. [Repealed]

§ 11–2310. Records as evidence. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 520, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 111; Nov. 22, 2000, 114 Stat. 2440, Pub. L. 106-522, § 148(a).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 11-2310.
1973 Ed., § 11-2310.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 11 - Organization and Jurisdiction of the Courts. [Enacted title] › Chapter 23 - Medical Examiner › § 11–2311. Autopsies performed under court order. [Repealed]

§ 11–2311. Autopsies performed under court order. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 520, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 111; June 13, 1994, Pub. L. 103-266, § 1(b)(111), 108 Stat. 713; Nov. 22, 2000, 114 Stat. 2440, Pub. L. 106-522, § 148(a).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 11-2311.
1973 Ed., § 11-2311.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 11 - Organization and Jurisdiction of the Courts. [Enacted title] › Chapter 23 - Medical Examiner › § 11–2312. Tissue transplants. [Repealed]

§ 11–2312. Tissue transplants. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 520, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 111; Nov. 22, 2000, 114 Stat. 2440, Pub. L. 106-522, § 148(a).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 11-2312.
1973 Ed., § 11-2312.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 11 - Organization and Jurisdiction of the Courts. [Enacted title] › Chapter 25 - Attorneys › § 11–2501. Admission to bar; regulations; prior admission

§ 11–2501. Admission to bar; regulations; prior admission.
(a) The District of Columbia Court of Appeals shall make such rules as it deems proper respecting the examination, qualification, and admission of persons to membership in its bar, and their censure, suspension, and expulsion.
(b) Members of the bar of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals shall be eligible to practice in the District of Columbia courts.
(c) Members of the bar of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia in good standing on April 1, 1972, shall be automatically enrolled as members of the bar of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, and shall be subject to its disciplinary jurisdiction.
(July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 521, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 111.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 11-2501.
1973 Ed., § 11-2501.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 47-2805.02 and § 47-2853.04.
Cross References
Regulated non-health related occupations and professions, general license law, see § 47-2853.04.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 11 - Organization and Jurisdiction of the Courts. [Enacted title] › Chapter 25 - Attorneys › § 11–2502. Censure, suspension, or disbarment for cause

§ 11–2502. Censure, suspension, or disbarment for cause.
The District of Columbia Court of Appeals may censure, suspend from practice, or expel a member of its bar for crime, misdemeanor, fraud, deceit, malpractice, professional misconduct, or conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice. A fraudulent act or misrepresentation by an applicant in connection with this application or admission is sufficient cause for the revocation by the court of such person’s admission.
(July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 521, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 111; June 13, 1994, Pub. L. 103-266, § 1(b)(112), 108 Stat. 713.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 11-2502.
1973 Ed., § 11-2502.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 11 - Organization and Jurisdiction of the Courts. [Enacted title] › Chapter 25 - Attorneys › § 11–2503. Disbarment upon conviction of crime; procedure for censure, suspension, or disbarment

§ 11–2503. Disbarment upon conviction of crime; procedure for censure, suspension, or disbarment.
(a) When a member of the bar of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals is convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude, and a certified copy of the conviction is presented to the court, the court shall, pending final determination of an appeal from the conviction, suspend the member of the bar from practice. Upon reversal of the conviction the court may vacate or modify the suspension. If a final judgment of conviction is certified to the court, the name of the member of the bar so convicted shall be struck from the roll of the members of the bar and such person shall thereafter cease to be a member. Upon the granting of a pardon to a member so convicted, the court may vacate or modify the order of disbarment.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (a), a member of the bar may not be censured, suspended, or expelled under this chapter until written charges, under oath, against that member have been presented to the court, stating distinctly the grounds of complaint. The court may order the charges to be filed in the office of the clerk of the court and shall fix a time for hearing thereon. Thereupon a certified copy of the charges and order shall be served upon the member personally, or if it is established to the satisfaction of the court that personal service cannot be had, a certified copy of the charges and order shall be served upon that member by mail, publication, or otherwise as the court directs. After the filing of the written charges, the court may suspend the person charged from practice at its bar pending the hearing thereof.
(July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 521, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 111; June 13, 1994, Pub. L. 103-266, §§ 1(b)(113), (114), 108 Stat. 713.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 11-2503.
1973 Ed., § 11-2503.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 11 - Organization and Jurisdiction of the Courts. [Enacted title] › Chapter 25 - Attorneys › § 11–2504. Censure, suspension, or disbarment by other courts

§ 11–2504. Censure, suspension, or disbarment by other courts.
The Federal courts in the District of Columbia and the Superior Court may censure, suspend, or expel an attorney from the practice at their respective bars, for a crime involving moral turpitude, or professional misconduct, or conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice. If an attorney is expelled from practice under this section, the court expelling that attorney shall notify the other Federal courts in the District of Columbia and the District of Columbia Court of Appeals of the action taken.
(July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 521, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 111; June 13, 1994, Pub. L. 103-266, § 1(b)(115), 108 Stat. 713.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 11-2504.
1973 Ed., § 11-2504.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 11 - Organization and Jurisdiction of the Courts. [Enacted title] › Chapter 26 - Representation of Indigents in Criminal Cases › § 11–2602. Appointment of counsel

§ 11–2602. Appointment of counsel.
Counsel furnishing representation under the plan shall in every case be selected from panels of attorneys designated and approved by the courts. In all cases where a person faces a loss of liberty and the Constitution or any other law requires the appointment of counsel, the court shall advise the defendant or respondent that he or she has the right to be represented by counsel and that counsel will be appointed to represent the defendant or respondent if such person is financially unable to obtain counsel. Unless the defendant or respondent waives representation by counsel, the court, if satisfied after appropriate inquiry that the defendant or respondent is financially unable to obtain counsel, shall appoint counsel to represent that person. Such appointment may be made retroactive to include any representation furnished pursuant to the plan prior to appointment. The court shall appoint separate counsel for defendants or respondents having interests that cannot properly be represented by the same counsel, or when other good cause is shown. In all cases covered by this Act where the appointment of counsel is discretionary, the defendant or respondent shall be advised that counsel may be appointed to represent the defendant or respondent if such person is financially unable to obtain counsel, and the court shall in all such cases advise the defendant or respondent of the manner and procedures by which such person may request the appointment of counsel.
(Sept. 3, 1974, 88 Stat. 1090, Pub. L. 93-412, § 2; June 13, 1994, Pub. L. 103-266, §§ 1(b)(117)-(119), 108 Stat. 713.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 11-2602.
1973 Ed., § 11-2602.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 11-2603.
References in Text
“This Act,” referred to in the last sentence of this section, appears in the original but probably should read “this chapter.”.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 11 - Organization and Jurisdiction of the Courts. [Enacted title] › Chapter 26 - Representation of Indigents in Criminal Cases › § 11–2603. Duration and substitution of appointments

§ 11–2603. Duration and substitution of appointments.
A person for whom counsel is appointed shall be represented at every stage of the proceedings from such person’s initial appearance before the court through appeals, including ancillary matters appropriate to the proceedings. If at any time after the appointment of counsel the court finds that the person is financially able to obtain counsel or to make partial payment for the representation, it may terminate the appointment of counsel or authorize payment as provided in section 2606 of this chapter [11-2606], as the interests of justice may dictate. If at any stage of the proceedings, including an appeal, the court finds that the person is financially unable to pay counsel whom such person had retained, it may appoint counsel as provided in section 2602 [11-2602], and authorize payment as provided in section 2604 [11-2604], as the interests of justice may dictate. The court may, in the interest of justice, substitute one appointed counsel for another at any stage of the proceedings.
(Sept. 3, 1974, 88 Stat. 1091, Pub. L. 93-412, § 2; June 13, 1994, Pub. L. 103-266, § 1(b)(120), 108 Stat. 713.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 11-2603.
1973 Ed., § 11-2603.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 11 - Organization and Jurisdiction of the Courts. [Enacted title] › Chapter 26 - Representation of Indigents in Criminal Cases › § 11–2606. Receipt of other payments

§ 11–2606. Receipt of other payments.
(a) Whenever the court finds that funds are available for payment from or on behalf of a person furnished representation, it may authorize or direct that such funds be paid to the appointed attorney, or to any person or organization authorized pursuant to section 2605 of this title [11-2605] to render investigative, expert, or other services, or to the court for deposit in the Treasury as a reimbursement to the appropriation, current at the time of payment, to carry out the provisions of this section. Except as so authorized or directed, no such person or organization may request or accept any payment or promise of payment for representing a defendant.
(b) Any person compensated, or entitled to be compensated, for any services rendered under this chapter who shall seek, ask, demand, receive, or offer to receive, any money, goods, or services in return therefor from or on behalf of a defendant or respondent shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.
(Sept. 3, 1974, 88 Stat. 1092, Pub. L. 93-412, § 2.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 11-2606.
1973 Ed., § 11-2606.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 11-2603.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 11 - Organization and Jurisdiction of the Courts. [Enacted title] › Chapter 26 - Representation of Indigents in Criminal Cases › § 11–2607. Preparation of budget

§ 11–2607. Preparation of budget.
The joint committee shall prepare and include in its annual budget requests for the District of Columbia court system estimates of the expenditures and appropriations necessary for furnishing representation by private attorneys to persons entitled to representation in accordance with section 2601 of this title [11-2601].
(Sept. 3, 1974, 88 Stat. 1093, Pub. L. 93-412, § 2; June 13, 1994, Pub. L. 103-266, § 1(b)(123), 108 Stat. 713; Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 760, Pub. L. 105-033, § 11262(a).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 11-2607.
1973 Ed., § 11-2607.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 11 - Organization and Jurisdiction of the Courts. [Enacted title] › Chapter 26 - Representation of Indigents in Criminal Cases › § 11–2608. Authorization of appropriations

§ 11–2608. Authorization of appropriations.
There are authorized to be appropriated for payment to the Joint Committee on Judicial Administration in the District of Columbia such sums as may be necessary to pay for representation by private attorneys and related services under this chapter. When so specified in appropriation Acts, such appropriations shall remain available until expended.
(Sept. 3, 1974, 88 Stat. 1093, Pub. L. 93-412, § 2; June 15, 1976, D.C. Law 1-69, § 2, 23 DCR 531; Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 760, Pub. L. 105-033, § 11262(b); Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2425, Pub. L. 105-274, § 6(b)(1).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 11-2608.
1973 Ed., § 11-2608.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 11 - Organization and Jurisdiction of the Courts. [Enacted title] › Chapter 26 - Representation of Indigents in Criminal Cases › § 11–2609. Authority of Council. [Repealed]

§ 11–2609. Authority of Council. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Sept. 3, 1974, 88 Stat. 1093, Pub. L. 93-412, § 2; Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 760, Pub. L. 105-33, § 11262(c)(1).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 11-2609.
1973 Ed., § 11-2609.
Cross References
Joint contracts, action for breach, compulsory joinder of representatives of deceased defendant, see § 16-2104.
Effective Dates
Pub. L. 105-33, title XI, § 11721, Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 786, provided: “Sec. 11721. Effective Date. Except as otherwise provided in this title, the provisions of this title shall take effect on the later of October 1, 1997, or the day the District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Authority certifies that the financial plan and budget for the District government for fiscal year 1998 meet the requirements of section 201(c)(1) of the District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Act of 1995, as amended by this title.”
Editor's Notes
Prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105-33, this section read: “Section 602 (a) (4) of the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act shall not apply to this chapter.”
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 12 - Right to Remedy. [Enacted title] › Chapter 1 - Abatement and Revivor › § 12–101. Survival of rights of action

§ 12–101. Survival of rights of action.
On the death of a person in whose favor or against whom a right of action has accrued for any cause prior to his death, the right of action, for all such cases, survives in favor of or against the legal representative of the deceased.
(Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 509, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; Aug. 2, 1978, D.C. Law 2-95, § 2, 25 DCR 1270.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 12-101.
1973 Ed., § 12-101.
Cross References
Dissolution of corporations, effect, see §§ 29-101.88, 29-221.16 et seq.
Wrongful death actions, see § 16-2701 et seq.
Editor's Notes
Section 24 of D.C. Law 15-354 provided that Title 12 is designated Title 12 of the District of Columbia Official Code.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 12 - Right to Remedy. [Enacted title] › Chapter 1 - Abatement and Revivor › § 12–102. Substitution of parties

§ 12–102. Substitution of parties.
The substitution of parties in civil actions in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia and the Superior Court of the District of Columbia is governed by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
(Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 509, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 551, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 141(1).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 12-102.
1973 Ed., § 12-102.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 12 - Right to Remedy. [Enacted title] › Chapter 1 - Abatement and Revivor › § 12–103. Judgment and costs in case of new party

§ 12–103. Judgment and costs in case of new party.
In all cases where a new party is made to an action, the costs which accrued before the new party was made to the action shall be taxed as part of the costs in the action, and the judgment rendered shall be the same as if the action had been originally commenced between persons who are parties to the action. A defendant who is made a new party to the action may not be burdened with debts, damages, or costs beyond the amount of property or assets that have descended or come to his hands from the deceased.
(Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 509, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 12-103.
1973 Ed., § 12-103.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 12 - Right to Remedy. [Enacted title] › Chapter 1 - Abatement and Revivor › § 12–104. Marriage of party

§ 12–104. Marriage of party.
An action does not abate by the marriage of a party. On application of a party the court may, on such terms and notice as it deems proper, allow and order any amendment in the pleadings and the making of any new or additional parties that the marriage may render necessary or proper.
(Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 510, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 12-104.
1973 Ed., § 12-104.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 12 - Right to Remedy. [Enacted title] › Chapter 3 - Limitation of Actions › § 12–302. Disability of plaintiff

§ 12–302. Disability of plaintiff.
(a) Except as provided by subsection (b) of this section, when a person entitled to maintain an action is, at the time the right of action accrues:
(1) under 18 years of age; or
(2) non compos mentis; or
(3) imprisoned —
he or his proper representative may bring action within the time limited after the disability is removed.
(b) When a person entitled to maintain an action for the recovery of lands, tenements, or hereditaments, or upon an instrument under seal, is under any of the disabilities specified by subsection (a) of this section at the time the right of action accrues, he or his proper representative, except where otherwise specified herein, may bring the action within 5 years after the disability is removed, and not thereafter.
(Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 510, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; Mar. 16, 1978, D.C. Law 2-61, § 2, 24 DCR 6011.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 12-302.
1973 Ed., § 12-302.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 12-308.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 12 - Right to Remedy. [Enacted title] › Chapter 3 - Limitation of Actions › § 12–303. Absence or concealment of defendant

§ 12–303. Absence or concealment of defendant.
(a) When a person who is a resident of the District of Columbia is out of the District or has absconded or concealed himself at the time a cause of action accrues against him, the period limited for the bringing of the action does not begin to run until he comes into the District or while he is so absconded or concealed.
(b) When such a person absconds or conceals himself after the cause of action accrues, the time of his absence or concealment may not be computed as a part of the period within which the action must be brought.
(Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 511, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 12-303.
1973 Ed., § 12-303.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 12 - Right to Remedy. [Enacted title] › Chapter 3 - Limitation of Actions › § 12–304. Actions stayed by court or statute

§ 12–304. Actions stayed by court or statute.
When the bringing of an action is stayed by an injunction or other order of a court of justice, or by statutory prohibition, the time of the stay may not be computed as a part of the period within which the action must be brought.
(Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 511, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 12-304.
1973 Ed., § 12-304.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 12 - Right to Remedy. [Enacted title] › Chapter 3 - Limitation of Actions › § 12–305. Actions against decedents’ estates

§ 12–305. Actions against decedents’ estates.
In an action against the estate of a deceased person, the interval, not exceeding two years, between the death of the deceased and 6 months after the date of the first publication of notice of the appointment of a personal representative under section 20-704 may not be computed as a part of the period within which the action must be brought.
(Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 511, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; June 24, 1980, D.C. Law 3-72, § 202(a), 27 DCR 2155.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 12-305.
1973 Ed., § 12-305.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 12-308.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 12 - Right to Remedy. [Enacted title] › Chapter 3 - Limitation of Actions › § 12–306. Directions as to debts in a will. [Repealed]

§ 12–306. Directions as to debts in a will. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(June 24, 1980, D.C. Law 3-72, § 202(b), 27 DCR 2155.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 12-306.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 12 - Right to Remedy. [Enacted title] › Chapter 3 - Limitation of Actions › § 12–307. Foreign judgments

§ 12–307. Foreign judgments.
An action upon a judgment or decree rendered in a State, territory, commonwealth or possession of the United States or in a foreign country is barred if by the laws of that jurisdiction, the action would there be barred and the judgment or decree would be incapable of being otherwise enforced there.
(Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 511, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 12-307.
1973 Ed., § 12-307.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 12-308.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 12 - Right to Remedy. [Enacted title] › Chapter 3 - Limitation of Actions › § 12–308. Actions by the United States

§ 12–308. Actions by the United States.
Sections 12-301 , 12-302 , 12-305 , and 12-307 do not apply to an action in which the United States is the real and not merely the nominal plaintiff.
(Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 511, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 12-308.
1973 Ed., § 12-308.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 12 - Right to Remedy. [Enacted title] › Chapter 3 - Limitation of Actions › § 12–309. Actions against District of Columbia for unliquidated damages; time for notice

§ 12–309. Actions against District of Columbia for unliquidated damages; time for notice.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an action may not be maintained against the District of Columbia for unliquidated damages to person or property unless, within six months after the injury or damage was sustained, the claimant, his agent, or attorney has given notice in writing to the Mayor of the District of Columbia of the approximate time, place, cause, and circumstances of the injury or damage. A report in writing by the Metropolitan Police Department, in regular course of duty, is a sufficient notice under this section.
(b) This section shall not apply to claims brought under § 2-1403.16 or § 1-615.54.
(Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 511, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 551, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 141(2); Apr. 30, 1988, D.C. Law 7-104, § 2(b), 35 DCR 147; May 2, 2015, D.C. Law 20-266, § 4, 62 DCR 1540.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 12-309.
1973 Ed., § 12-309.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 1-615.54, § 2-413, and § 2-424.
Effect of Amendments
The 2015 amendment by D.C. Law 20-266 redesignated the existing text as (a); and added (b).
Cross References
Claims against District, see §§ 2-401 to 2-406.
Governmental immunity for employee’s operation of vehicles, actions brought in conformance with this section, see § 2-413.
Liability of District employees, see §§ 2-411 to 2-416.
Merit system grievance proceedings, limitation of actions, see § 1-615.54.
Unjust imprisonment, application of this section, see § 2-424.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3 of District of Columbia Employee Non-Liability and Notice of Claim Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-499, October 23, 2002, 49 DCR 10022).
Mayor's Orders
Delegation of Duty to Receive Notice under D.C. Official Code § 12-309, see Mayor’s Order 2004-10, January 20, 2004 ( 51 DCR 1455).
Handling of Legal Correspondence, see Mayor’s Order 2004-77, May 14, 2004 ( 51 DCR 5280).
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of Duty to Receive Notice Under D.C. Code § 12-309, see Mayor’s Order 2000-167, November 2, 2000 ( 47 DCR 9533).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 12 - Right to Remedy. [Enacted title] › Chapter 3 - Limitation of Actions › § 12–310. Actions arising out of death or injury caused by defective or unsafe improvements to real property

§ 12–310. Actions arising out of death or injury caused by defective or unsafe improvements to real property.
(a)(1) Except as provided in subsection (b), any action —
(A) to recover damages for —
(i) personal injury,
(ii) injury to real or personal property, or
(iii) wrongful death,
resulting from the defective or unsafe condition of an improvement to real property, and
(B) for contribution or indemnity which is brought as a result of such injury or death, shall be barred unless in the case where injury is the basis of such action, such injury occurs within the ten-year period beginning on the date the improvement was substantially completed, or in the case where death is the basis of such action, either such death or the injury resulting in such death occurs within such ten-year period.
(2) For purposes of this subsection, an improvement to real property shall be considered substantially completed when —
(A) it is first used, or
(B) it is first available for use after having been completed in accordance with the contract or agreement covering the improvement, including any agreed changes to the contract or agreement, whichever occurs first.
(b) The limitation of actions prescribed in subsection (a) shall not apply to —
(1) any action based on a contract, express or implied, or
(2) any action brought against the person who, at the time the defective or unsafe condition of the improvement to real property caused injury or death, was the owner of or in actual possession or control of such real property, or
(3) any manufacturer or supplier of any equipment or machinery or other articles installed in a structure upon real property, or
(4) any action brought by the District of Columbia government.
(Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1275, Pub. L. 92-579, § 1(a); Feb. 28, 1987, D.C. Law 6-202, § 4, 34 DCR 527.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 12-310.
1973 Ed., § 12-310.
Cross References
Negligence causing death, limitation of actions, see § 16-2702.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 12 - Right to Remedy. [Enacted title] › Chapter 3 - Limitation of Actions › § 12–311. Actions arising out of death or injury caused by exposure to asbestos

§ 12–311. Actions arising out of death or injury caused by exposure to asbestos.
(a) In any civil action for injury or illness based upon exposure to asbestos, the time for the commencement of the action shall be the later of the following:
(1) Within one year after the date the plaintiff first suffered disability;
(2) Within one year after the date the plaintiff either knew, or through the exercise of reasonable diligence should have known, that the disability was caused or contributed to by the exposure; or
(3) Three years from the time the right to maintain the action accrues.
(b) “Disability” as used in subsection (a) of this section means the loss of time from work as a result of the exposure that precludes the performance of the employee’s regular occupation.
(c) In an action for the wrongful death of any plaintiff’s decedent, based upon exposure to asbestos, the time for commencement of an action shall be the later of the following:
(1) Within 2 years from the date of the death of the plaintiff’s decedent; or
(2) Within 2 years from the date the plaintiff first knew, or through the exercise of reasonable diligence should have known, that the death was caused or contributed to by the exposure.
(Feb. 28, 1987, D.C. Law 6-202, § 5, 34 DCR 527; June 3, 2011, D.C. Law 18-377, § 3, 58 DCR 1174; Oct. 22, 2012, D.C. Law 19-177, § 2, 59 DCR 9353.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 12-311.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 18-377, in subsec. (a), deleted “or” from the end of par. (1), substituted “; or” for a period the end of par. (2), and added par. (3).
The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-177 substituted “2 years” for “one year” in (c)(1) and (c)(2).
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of Asbestos Statute of Limitations Clarification Emergency Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-585, October 20, 2010, 57 DCR 10134).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 503 of Public Safety Legislation Sixty-Day Layover Emergency Amendment Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-693, January 18, 2011, 58 DCR 640).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 503 of Public Safety Legislation Sixty-Day Layover Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2011 (D.C. Act 19-45, April 20, 2011, 58 DCR 3701).
Temporary Legislation
Section 2 of D.C. Law 18-297 added subsec. (d) to read as follows:
“(d) A plaintiff in an asbestos-injury action shall have the longer of the limitation period prescribed by subsection (a) of this section or the limitation period prescribed by § 12-301(8).”.
Section 4(b) of D.C. Law 18-297 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 13 - Procedure Generally. [Enacted title] › Chapter 1 - Rules of Procedure › § 13–101. Prescription of rules by courts. [Repealed]

§ 13–101. Prescription of rules by courts. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 552, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 142(1)(A).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 13-101.
Editor's Notes
Section 25(a) of D.C. Law 15-354 provided that Title 13 is designated Title 13 of the District of Columbia Official Code.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 13 - Procedure Generally. [Enacted title] › Chapter 3 - Process and Parties › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 13–301. Courts to which applicable

§ 13–301. Courts to which applicable.
Except as otherwise specifically provided by law or rules of court, this chapter applies to the District of Columbia courts.
(Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 513, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 552, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 142(2).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 13-301.
1973 Ed., § 13-301.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 13 - Procedure Generally. [Enacted title] › Chapter 3 - Process and Parties › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 13–302. Service by marshal

§ 13–302. Service by marshal.
Subject to the provisions of law or rules of court for service by other persons, the United States marshal for the District of Columbia or his deputy shall serve the process of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, and the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
(Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 513, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 552, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 142(3).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 13-302.
1973 Ed., § 13-302.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 13 - Procedure Generally. [Enacted title] › Chapter 3 - Process and Parties › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 13–302.01. Service by Metropolitan Police Department

§ 13–302.01. Service by Metropolitan Police Department.
(a) The Metropolitan Police Department shall execute, upon request, a bench warrant in any case in which paternity establishment or child support is at issue.
(b) The Metropolitan Police Department shall serve civil process in any case in which paternity establishment or child support is at issue and shall serve the process at the request of the IV-D agency in any IV-D case. In a non-IV-D case, a judicial officer may order the Metropolitan Police Department to serve process pursuant to this section or to accompany a private process server upon a finding of danger to the process server or a finding that the respondent is evading service. The affidavit of a private process server shall be considered sufficient evidence for a finding of danger or evasion of service.
(c) A special unit that consists of at least 4 police officers shall be established for the exclusive purpose of performing the duties enumerated in section 13-302.01(a) and (b).
(d) The IV-D agency shall provide funds to the Metropolitan Police Department to pay for the full cost, including administrative costs, of providing the services in section 13-302.01(a) and (b) in all IV-D cases.
(June 18, 1991, D.C. Law 9-5, § 3(b), 38 DCR 2717; Aug. 17, 1991, D.C. Law 9-39, § 3(b), 38 DCR 4970.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 13-302.1.
Editor's Notes
Section 25(b) of D.C. Law 15-354 provided that the section designation of § 13-302.1 of the District of Columbia Official Code is redesignated as § 13-302.01.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 13 - Procedure Generally. [Enacted title] › Chapter 3 - Process and Parties › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 13–303. Service or execution on Sunday. [Repealed]

§ 13–303. Service or execution on Sunday. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(June 18, 1991, D.C. Law 9-5, § 3(c), 38 DCR 2717; Aug. 17, 1991, D.C. Law 9-39, § 3(c), 38 DCR 4970.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 13-303.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 13 - Procedure Generally. [Enacted title] › Chapter 3 - Process and Parties › Subchapter II - Service of Process; Legal Representatives › § 13–331. Service under other laws and rules of court

§ 13–331. Service under other laws and rules of court.
This chapter does not limit or affect the right to serve process in any other manner now or hereafter required or permitted by:
(1) other law, including Chapter 4 of this title or, any other provisions of this Code; or
(2) rule of court.
(Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 513, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 552, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 142(4).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 13-331.
1973 Ed., § 13-331.
Cross References
Attachment and garnishment proceedings, service of process in proceedings, see § 16-502.
Corporations, service of process upon, see § 29-612.
Insurance companies, service of process upon, see §§ 31-4323 and 31-2502.23.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 13 - Procedure Generally. [Enacted title] › Chapter 3 - Process and Parties › Subchapter II - Service of Process; Legal Representatives › § 13–332. Service on infants; appointment and compensation of guardian and attorney

§ 13–332. Service on infants; appointment and compensation of guardian and attorney.
(a) When an infant is a party defendant in an action, the summons and complaint shall be served upon him personally and, when he is under 16 years of age, upon the person with whom he resides, if within the District. The infant shall be produced in court unless, for cause shown, the court dispenses with his appearance. The provisions of rules of court regarding guardians ad litem apply, and whenever in the judgment of the court the interests of an infant defendant require it, the court shall assign an attorney to represent the infant whose compensation shall be paid by the plaintiff, or out of the estate of the infant, at the discretion of the court.
(b) An infant who secretes himself or evades service of process may be proceeded against as if he were a nonresident.
(c) Whoever secretes an infant against whom process has issued, so as to prevent service of the process, or prevents his appearance in court, is liable to attachment and punishment as for contempt.
(Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 513, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 13-332.
1973 Ed., § 13-332.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 13-340.
Cross References
Condemnation of insanitary buildings, appointment of guardian ad litem in proceedings, see § 6-909.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 13 - Procedure Generally. [Enacted title] › Chapter 3 - Process and Parties › Subchapter II - Service of Process; Legal Representatives › § 13–333. Service on incompetent persons

§ 13–333. Service on incompetent persons.
When a person non compos mentis is a party defendant in an action, process shall be served upon him personally, if within the District, and upon his committee, if there is one within the District.
(Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 513, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 13-333.
1973 Ed., § 13-333.
Cross References
Condemnation of insanitary buildings, appointment of guardian ad litem in proceedings, see § 6-909.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 13 - Procedure Generally. [Enacted title] › Chapter 3 - Process and Parties › Subchapter II - Service of Process; Legal Representatives › § 13–334. Service on foreign corporations

§ 13–334. Service on foreign corporations.
(a) In an action against a foreign corporation doing business in the District, process may be served on the agent of the corporation or person conducting its business, or, when he is absent and can not be found, by leaving a copy at the principal place of business in the District, or, where there is no such place of business, by leaving a copy at the place of business or residence of the agent in the District, and that service is effectual to bring the corporation before the court.
(b) When a foreign corporation transacts business in the District without having a place of business or resident agent therein, service upon any officer or agent or employee of the corporation in the District is effectual as to actions growing out of contracts entered into or to be performed, in whole or in part, in the District of Columbia or growing out of any tort committed in the District.
(Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 513, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 13-334.
1973 Ed., § 13-334.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 13 - Procedure Generally. [Enacted title] › Chapter 3 - Process and Parties › Subchapter II - Service of Process; Legal Representatives › § 13–335. Service by publication on domestic or foreign corporations

§ 13–335. Service by publication on domestic or foreign corporations.
In an action specified by section 13-336 , when process can not be served upon a domestic or foreign corporation, the corporation may be proceeded against as a nonresident defendant, by notice by publication.
(Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 514, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 13-335.
1973 Ed., § 13-335.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 13 - Procedure Generally. [Enacted title] › Chapter 3 - Process and Parties › Subchapter II - Service of Process; Legal Representatives › § 13–336. Service by publication on nonresidents, absent defendants, and unknown heirs or devisees

§ 13–336. Service by publication on nonresidents, absent defendants, and unknown heirs or devisees.
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(a) In actions specified by subsection (b) of this section, publication may be substituted for personal service of process:
(1) Upon a defendant who cannot be found and who is shown by affidavit to be a nonresident or to have been absent from the District for at least 6 months;
(2) Upon a defendant who cannot be found after diligent efforts or who by concealment seeks to avoid service of process; or
(3) Against the unknown heirs or devisees of deceased persons.
(b) This section applies only to:
(1) actions for partition;
(2) actions for divorce or annulment;
(3) actions for child custody under D.C. Official Code, Title 16, Chapter 45 [repealed];
(4) actions by attachment;
(5) actions for foreclosure of mortgages and deeds of trust;
(6) actions for the establishment of title to real estate by possession;
(7) actions for the enforcement of mechanics’ liens, and other liens against real or personal property within the District;
(8) actions that have for their immediate object the enforcement or establishment of any lawful right, claim, or demand to or against any real or personal property within the jurisdiction of the court; and
(9) actions for the appointment of a vulnerable youth guardian under [subchapter VI of Chapter 23 of Title 16].
(Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 514, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-200, § 3, 30 DCR 125; Apr. 4, 2017, D.C. Law 21-238, § 501(a), 63 DCR 15312; Nov. 28, 2023, D.C. Law 25-81, § 2, 70 DCR 13754.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 13-336.
1973 Ed., § 13-336.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 13-335, § 13-337, and § 16-4808.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2 of Vulnerable Youth Guardianship Protection Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 (D.C. Act 25-260, Oct. 25, 2023, 70 DCR 14434).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2 of Vulnerable Youth Guardianship Protection Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 (D.C. Act 25-203, Aug. 1, 2023, 70 DCR 10758).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 2 of Vulnerable Youth Guardianship Protection Temporary Amendment Act of 2023 (D.C. Law 25-81, Nov. 28, 2023, 70 DCR 13754).