(a) In criminal cases in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, the court may, in addition to any other sentence imposed, require a person convicted of any offense as a condition of probation or as a sentence itself, to undertake reasonable services to the community for a period not to exceed 5 years in duration.
(b) When community service is ordered, the court shall take into consideration the physical and mental health of the defendant, his or her age, education, employment and vocational training, family circumstances, financial condition, and any other factors as shall be appropriate.
(c) The court shall fix the manner of performing community service.
(d) At any time during the probation period or period of community service, the defendant may request and the court may grant a hearing on any matter related to the plan of community service.
(Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-202, § 2, 30 DCR 173.)
1981 Ed., § 16-712.
This section is referenced in § 22-2304 and § 22-3312.04.
Panhandling, community service sanctions, see § 22-2304.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]
Chapter 7 - Criminal Proceedings in the Superior Court
§ 16–701. Rules and regulations
§ 16–702. Prosecution by indictment or information
§ 16–703. Process of Criminal Division; fees
§ 16–704. Bail; collateral security
§ 16–705. Jury trial; trial by court
§ 16–706. Enforcement of judgments; commitment upon non-payment of fine
§ 16–707. Disposition of fines
§ 16–708. Penalties for wrongful conversion of forfeitures and fines
§ 16–709. Executions on forfeited recognizances and judgments
§ 16–710. Suspension of imposition or execution of sentence
§ 16–711. Restitution or reparation