For purposes of prosecutions brought under Title 22 of the D.C. Official Code, independent corroboration of the testimony of a child victim is not required to warrant a conviction.
(May 3, 1985, D.C. Law 5-196, § 2(b), 31 DCR 5977.)
1981 Ed., § 23-114.
Abducting or enticing children from home for purposes of prostitution and harboring such children, see § 22-2704.
Cruelty to children, definition and penalty, see § 22-1101.
Sexual abuse, see § 22-3001 et seq.
Sexual performances using minors, see § 22-3101 et seq.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 23 - Criminal Procedure. [Enacted title]
Chapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 23–101. Conduct of prosecutions
§ 23–102. Abandonment of prosecution; enlargement of time for taking action
§ 23–103. Statements prior to sentence
§ 23–103a. Rights of victims of crime. [Repealed]
§ 23–104. Appeals by United States and District of Columbia
§ 23–105. Challenges to jurors
§ 23–106. Witnesses for defense; fees
§ 23–107. Discharge or acquittal of joint defendant during trial in order to be witness
§ 23–109. Powers of investigators assigned to United States Attorney
§ 23–110. Remedies on motion attacking sentence
§ 23–111. Proceedings to establish previous convictions
§ 23–112. Consecutive and concurrent sentences
§ 23–112a. Notice at sentencing of child support modification
§ 23–113. Limitations on actions for criminal violations
§ 23–114. Corroboration of a child witness’ testimony not required