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D.C. Code § 16-2801 Definitions
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For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Court” means the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. (2) “Healthcare provider” means an individual or entity licensed or otherwise authorized under District law to provide healthcare service, including a hospital, nursing f…
D.C. Code § 16-2802 Notice of intention to file suit
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(a) Any person who intends to file an action in the court alleging medical malpractice against a healthcare provider shall notify the intended defendant of his or her action not less than 90 days prior to filing the action. Notice may be given by service on an intended defendant …
D.C. Code § 16-2803 Extension of statute of limitations
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If the notice required under § 16-2802 is served within 90 days of the expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, the time for the commencement of the action shall be extended 90 days from the date of the service of the notice.
D.C. Code § 16-2804 Unknown defendant or unlicensed defendant
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(a) Section 16-2802 shall not apply to: (1) Any intended defendant whose name is unknown or who was not licensed at the time of the alleged occurrence or is unlicensed at the time notice is given; (2) Any claim that is unknown to the person at the time of filing his or her notice…
