Title 27 — Merchant’s Civil Recovery for Criminal Conduct.
1 chapters · 6 sections in this title.
D.C. Code § 27-101 Definitions
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For purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Fraud” shall have the same meaning as that term is used in § 22-3221. (2) “Juvenile” means a person under 18 years of age. (3) “Merchant” means a person who does or would sell, lease, or transfer, either directly or indirectly, consume…
D.C. Code § 27-102 Liability and damages
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(a) Anyone who commits an offense of fraud, shoplifting, or theft from a merchant shall be civilly liable to the merchant for treble the amount of actual damages; and (1) The retail value of any goods or merchandise stolen if the goods or merchandise are not recovered; (2) The lo…
D.C. Code § 27-103 Criminal proceedings
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(a) The recovery of damages from the alleged offender shall not prohibit criminal prosecution of the alleged offender. (b) The recovery of civil damages by a merchant or a finding of liability under this chapter shall not be admissible in a criminal proceeding. (c) A conviction o…
D.C. Code § 27-104 Merchant’s options
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(a) A merchant who suffers damages as a result of fraud, shoplifting, or theft, may recover the damages by submitting written demand to the alleged offender or the parent or guardian of a juvenile alleged offender. (b) The written demand shall: (1) Be delivered or mailed to the a…
D.C. Code § 27-105 Jurisdiction
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A suit for damages and penalties may be brought in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
D.C. Code § 27-106 Attorney’s fees
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Attorneys’ fees and costs shall be awarded under this chapter without regard to ability to pay.