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District of Columbia Statutes, Title 7

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Title 7, Human Health Care and Safety.

89 chapters · 973 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title 7973 Ch 25, Firearms Control.92 Ch 15, Anatomical Parts.47 Ch 13, Citizens with Intellectual Disabilities.44 Ch 7A, Functions of the Department of Health.40 Ch 12, Mental Health Information.39 Ch 1, Public Health.38 Ch 5, Programs for Older Citizens.34 Ch 2A, Vital Records, 2018.31 Ch 17, Restrictions on Tobacco Smoking.30 Ch 20, Child Care Services and Facilities.30 Ch 16B, Use of Marijuana for Medical Treatment.29 Ch 23B, Emergency Medical Services.29 Ch 22, Homeland Security.23 Ch 11B, Department of Mental Health Establis…21

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D.C. Code § 7-1901 Definitions
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When used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed by this section: (1)(A) “Abuse” means: (i) The intentional or reckless infliction of serious physical pain or injury; (ii) The use or threatened use of violence to force participation in “sexual condu…
D.C. Code § 7-1903 Reporting requirements
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(a)(1) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, whenever a conservator, court-appointed mental retardation advocate, guardian, health-care administrator, licensed health professional, police officer, humane officer of any agency charged with the enforcement of animal…
D.C. Code § 7-1904 Investigations
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(a)(1) In accordance with this section and the rules to be issued by the Mayor pursuant to § 7-1909, the Department shall, except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, either investigate each report received or refer a report for investigation to another public or priv…
D.C. Code § 7-1905 Provision of protective services
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(a)(1) The Department shall ensure that protective services are promptly provided if: (A) After an APS worker conducts an investigation under § 7-1904, the Department determines that an adult is in need of protective services due to abuse, neglect, or exploitation by a third part…

D.C. Code § 7-1906 Provisional protection order

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(a) If requested by the Department, either on its own behalf or on behalf of another public or private agency designated by the Mayor, the Attorney General shall promptly conduct a factual inquiry and, if legally supportable, file a petition in court for a provisional protection …

D.C. Code § 7-1907 Ex parte temporary protection order

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(a) If a petition filed in accordance with § 7-1906(a) is supported by affidavit and alleges the existence of an immediate, substantial risk of life-threatening harm to an adult who the Department has determined is in need of protective services, the court may, upon a finding of …

D.C. Code § 7-1908 Qualified immunity for person reporting alleged abuse

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Any person who reports an alleged case of abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or exploitation pursuant to § 7-1903 shall be immune from civil or criminal liability for so reporting if he, she, or it has acted in good faith.

D.C. Code § 7-1909 Rules

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(a) The Mayor shall, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, issue rules deemed necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. These rules shall at a minimum include procedures to ensure: (1) The effective coordination of investigative efforts by the police and th…

D.C. Code § 7-1910 Payment or reimbursement for cost of protective services

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(a) In implementing § 7-1909(3), the Mayor may establish a sliding scale based on one’s ability to pay. No adult in need of protective services shall be denied those services because he or she is unable to pay for them or because a person (other than the adult) who is legally res…

D.C. Code § 7-1911 Waiver of privilege

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Any professional covered by the privilege established in § 14-307, who has or had as his or her client or patient the adult alleged or determined to be in need of protective services may be required, without the consent of that adult or his or her legal representative, to testify…

D.C. Code § 7-1912 Penalties; enforcement

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(a)(1) Any person required to report under § 7-1903(a)(1) who willfully fails to do so shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, subject to a fine not exceeding $300. (2) Any person who willfully makes a report under § 7-1903 containing information that he or she kno…

D.C. Code § 7-1913 Reporting to Council

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The Mayor shall submit to the Council an annual report on this chapter, which shall at a minimum include the following: (1) A description of the specific actions taken to implement this chapter, including the staffing pattern and budget of the responsible administrative unit; (2)…