Whoever discloses, receives, makes use of, or knowingly permits the use of information concerning a deceased child or other person in violation of this subchapter shall be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000. Violations of this subchapter shall be prosecuted by the Attorney General in the name of the District of Columbia. Subject to the availability of an appropriation for this purpose, any fines collected pursuant to this section shall be used by the Committee to fund its activities.
(Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 4611, 48 DCR 6981; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 3073(i), 68 DCR 010163.)
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3073(i) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 11 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-40, April 25, 2001, 48 DCR 5917).
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 11 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Legislative Review Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-82, July 9, 2001, 48 DCR 6355).
For temporary (225 day) addition of section, see § 2 of Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Temporary Act of 2001 (D.C. Law 14-20, September 6, 2001, law notification 48 DCR 9090).
Structure District of Columbia Code
Chapter 13 - Child Abuse and Neglect
Subchapter V - Child Fatality Review Committee
§ 4–1371.03. Establishment and purpose
§ 4–1371.04. Composition of the Child Fatality Review Committee
§ 4–1371.05. Criteria for case review
§ 4–1371.06. Access to information
§ 4–1371.08. Confidentiality of proceedings
§ 4–1371.09. Confidentiality of information
§ 4–1371.10. Immunity from liability for providing information to Committee
§ 4–1371.11. Unlawful disclosure of information; penalties
§ 4–1371.12. Persons required to make reports; procedure