Title 16 — Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]
40 chapters · 682 sections in this title.
D.C. Code § 16-4701 Definitions
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For the purpose of this chapter, the term “news media” means: (1) Newspapers; (2) Magazines; (3) Journals; (4) Press associations; (5) News agencies; (6) Wire services; (7) Radio; (8) Television; or (9) Any printed, photographic, mechanical, or electronic means of disseminating n…
D.C. Code § 16-4702 Compelled disclosure prohibited
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Except as provided in section 16-4703 , no judicial, legislative, administrative, or other body with the power to issue a subpoena shall compel any person who is or has been employed by the news media in a news gathering or news disseminating capacity to disclose: (1) The source …
D.C. Code § 16-4703 Compelled disclosure permitted
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(a) A court may compel disclosure of news or information otherwise protected from disclosure under section 16-4702(2) if the court finds that the party seeking the news or information established by clear and convincing evidence that: (1) The news or information is relevant to a …
D.C. Code § 16-4704 Activities not constituting a waiver
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The publication by the news media or the dissemination by a person employed by the news media of a source of news or information, or a portion of the news or information, procured while pursuing professional activities shall not constitute a waiver of the protection from compelle…