If proof of the existence of the drug-, firearm-, or prostitution-related nuisance depends, in whole or in part, upon affidavits of witnesses who are not law enforcement officers, the court in its discretion may issue orders to protect those witnesses, including, but not limited to, placing the complaint and supporting affidavits under seal.
(Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-194, § 6, 45 DCR 7982; Apr. 4, 2006, D.C. Law 16-81, § 3(b), 53 DCR 1050; Nov. 6, 2010, D.C. Law 18-259, § 7(b), 57 DCR 5591.)
1981 Ed., § 45-3305.
D.C. Law 16-81 substituted “drug or prostitution-related” for “drug-related”.
D.C. Law 18-259 substituted “drug-, firearm-, or prostitution-related” for “drug or prostitution-related”.
For temporary addition of chapter, see notes to § 42-3101.
See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3101.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Chapter 31 - Drug-, Firearm-, or Prostitution-Related Nuisance Abatement
§ 42–3102.01. Authority to obtain law enforcement records
§ 42–3104. Preliminary injunction
§ 42–3105. Protection of witnesses
§ 42–3106. Conviction not required
§ 42–3109. Evidence of reputation
§ 42–3111.01. Drug-, Firearm-, or Prostitution-Related Nuisance Abatement Fund