District of Columbia Code
Chapter 9A - Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults and Elderly Persons
§ 22–937. Civil penalties for financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult or elderly person

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if the Attorney General has reason to believe that any person has violated, or intends to violate, § 22-933.01(a), the Attorney General may bring a civil action in the Court, in the name of the District, to seek any of the following:
(1) A temporary or permanent injunction;
(2) Restitution of money or property;
(3) The cost of the action, including reasonable attorney's fees;
(4)(A) Revocation of all permits, licenses, registrations, or certifications issued by the District authorizing the person to provide services to vulnerable adults or elderly persons.
(B) Such a revocation shall be effective upon the issuance of the Court's judgment, and the person shall not be entitled to a hearing with the relevant licensing board or agency;
(5) Civil penalties of not more than $10,000 per violation; and
(6) Any other relief the Court considers just.
(b) In an action under this section:
(1) A related criminal proceeding need not have been initiated, nor judgment secured, prior to bringing the action;
(2) The Attorney General shall not be required to prove damages; and
(3) The burden of proof shall be by a preponderance of the evidence.
(June 8, 2001, D.C. Law 13-301, § 207; as added Nov. 23, 2016, D.C. Law 21-166, § 3(i), 63 DCR 10733; Apr. 27, 2021, D.C. Law 23-274, § 302(d), 68 DCR 001034.)

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