As used in subchapters II, IV, and V of this chapter —
(1) The term “judicial officer” means a judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia or of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, or a United States commissioner or magistrate for the District of Columbia.
(2) The term “law enforcement officer” means an officer or member of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, or of any other police force operating in the District of Columbia; an investigative officer or agent of the United States; animal control officer employed by the District of Columbia; or the Fire Marshal and any member of the Fire and Arson Investigation Unit of the Fire Prevention Bureau of the Fire Department of the District of Columbia, for the purpose of enforcing arson and the fire safety laws of the District of Columbia, who is so designated in writing by the Fire Chief.
(3) The term “prosecutor” means the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia or his assistant, the Corporation Counsel of the District of Columbia [Attorney General for the District of Columbia] or his assistant, or an attorney employed by, and who has entered an appearance on behalf of, the United States or the District of Columbia in a criminal case or in an investigation being conducted by a grand jury.
(4) “Field arrest” means a non-custodial arrest made pursuant to § 23-584 that requires the person to appear within 15 days before an official of the relevant law enforcement agency to complete the arrest process.
(5) “Release on citation” means the process by which a person arrested for eligible misdemeanors may be released on his or her promise to appear at a future date in court, or at some other designated place.
(6) “Releasing official” shall have the same meaning as provided in § 23-1110(a)(1).
(July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 613, Pub. L. 91-358, title II, § 210(a); Oct. 18, 1988, D.C. Law 7-176, § 9(b), 35 DCR 4787; Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-176, § 4, 45 DCR 5662; Apr. 24, 2015, D.C. Law 20-243, § 2(a)(2), 61 DCR 8320.)
1981 Ed., § 23-501.
1973 Ed., § 23-501.
The 2015 amendment by D.C. Law 20-243 added (4), (5), and (6).
For temporary amendment of section, see § 4 of the Arson Investigators Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-406, July 13, 1998, 45 DCR 4833),§ 4 of the Arson Investigators Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-466, October 28, 1998, 45 DCR 7838), and § 4 of the Arson Investigators Second Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-539, December 24, 1998, 46 DCR 297).
Structure District of Columbia Code
§ 1–309.03. (Perm). Single-member districts
§ 1–328.04. (Perm). Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development grant-making authority
§ 1–523.01. (Perm). Mayoral nominees
§ 1–617.08. (Perm). Management rights; matters subject to collective bargaining
§ 1–1001.05. (Perm). Board of Elections — Duties
§ 1–1041.02. (Perm). Report of ward task forces
§ 2–218.31. (Perm). Local business enterprises
§ 2–1401.02. (Perm). Definitions
§ 2–1706. (Perm). Maintenance of public records
§ 4–753.02. (Perm). Eligibility for services within the Continuum of Care
§ 5–107.01. (Perm). Minimum standards for members of the Metropolitan Police Department
§ 5–107.04. (Perm). Duties of the Board
§ 5–109.01. (Perm). Cadet program authorized; purpose; preference for appointment; appropriations
§ 5–115.03. (Perm). Neglect to make arrest for offense committed in presence
§ 5–116.33. (Perm). Body-Worn Camera Program; reporting requirements
§ 5–125.01. (Perm). Intent of Council
§ 5–125.02. (Perm). Definitions
§ 5–125.03. (Perm). Trachea hold prohibited; carotid artery hold restricted
§ 5–302. (Perm). Restrictions on powers and duties of federal law enforcement officers
§ 5–331.02. (Perm). Definitions
§ 5–331.09. (Perm). Identification of MPD personnel policing First Amendment assemblies
§ 5–331.16. (Perm). Use of riot gear and riot tactics at First Amendment assemblies
§ 5–1031. (Perm). Commencement of corrective or adverse action
§ 5–1104. (Perm). Police Complaints Board
§ 5–1107. (Perm). Authority of the Office and processing of complaint
§ 6–1110.02. (Perm). Targeted Homeowner Grant Program
§ 7–1671.01. (Perm). Definitions
§ 7–1671.02. (Perm). Use of medical marijuana
§ 7–1671.03. (Perm). Restrictions on use of medical marijuana
§ 7–1671.05. (Perm). Medical marijuana program
§ 7–1671.06. (Perm). Dispensaries and cultivation centers
§ 7–2304. (Perm). Issuance of emergency executive order; contents; actions of Mayor after issuance
§ 7–2501.01. (Perm). Definitions
§ 7–2502.02. (Perm). Registration of certain firearms prohibited
§ 7–2502.03. (Perm). Qualifications for registration; information required for registration
§ 7–2502.06. (Perm). Time for filing registration applications
§ 8–771.02. (Perm). Battery collection
§ 16–705. (Perm). Jury trial; trial by court
§ 23–581. (Perm). Arrests without warrant by law enforcement officers
§ 28–3814. (Perm). Debt collection
§ 30–301. (Perm). Hotel Recovery Grant Program
§ 34–801. (Perm). Members; eligibility; oath
§ 34–2162. (Perm). Lead Service Line Planning Task Force establishment
§ 38–2651. (Perm). State Board of Education; establishment; membership
§ 42–1903.03. (Perm). Meetings; electronic notice
§ 42–2703.07a. (Perm). Reverse Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention Program
§ 47–1803.02. (Perm). Gross income — Items included and excluded; "adjusted gross income" defined
§ 47–2002. (Perm). Imposition of tax
§ 47–2853.133. (Perm). Certain representations prohibited
§ 51–111. (Perm). Determination of claims; hearing; appeal; witness fees
§ 51–113. (Perm). Administration of provisions of subchapter; disclosure of information
§ 22–3312.03. (Perm). Wearing hoods or masks
§ 22–3312.04. (Perm). Penalties
§ 7–741.03. (Perm). Exemptions
§ 8–173.23. (Perm). Green Finance Authority Board
§ 48–1103. (Perm). Prohibited acts
§ 28–3901. (Perm). Definitions and purposes
§ 28–3904. (Perm). Unfair or deceptive trade practices
§ 7–751.01. (Perm). Definitions
§ 7–751.03. (Perm). Administration of the Program
§ 7–751.07. (Perm). Program participation
§ 7–751.08. (Perm). Loan repayment
§ 44–411. (Perm). Duration, modification, sale, or transfer of a certificate of need
§ 6–226. (Perm). Rent Supplement Program: establishment of program and distribution of funds
§ 6–227. (Perm). Project-based and sponsor-based voucher assistance
§ 6–228. (Perm). Tenant-based assistance
§ 47–1099.10. (Perm). Children's Hospital Research and Innovation Campus tax exemptions
§ 32–541.07. (Perm). Coordination of benefits
§ 31–2231.20a. (Perm). Prohibition on offsetting short-term disability benefits
§ 7–1234.02. (Perm). Perinatal Mental Health Task Force
§ 29–910. (Perm). Meetings; regular and special
§ 2–575. (Perm). Open meetings
§ 2–576. (Perm). Notice of meetings
§ 2–577. (Perm). Meeting procedures
§ 47–860. (Perm). Tax abatement for affordable housing in high-need affordable housing areas
§ 25–723. (Perm). Hours of sale and service for on-premises retail licensees and temporary licensees
§ 8–1031.12a. (Perm). Home Composting Incentive Program
§ 1–301.115a. (Perm). Creation and duties of Office of the Inspector General
§ 8–771.01. (Perm). Definitions
§ 8–771.03. (Perm). Battery stewardship plan
§ 8–771.05. (Perm). Annual reporting
§ 8–771.04. (Perm). Battery stewardship organization
§ 8–771.09. (Perm). Disposal ban
§ 8–1041.03. (Perm). Registration
§ 8–1041.05. (Perm). Manufacturer responsibilities
§ 4–681.01. (Perm). Definitions
§ 4–681.02. (Perm). Child Trust Fund
§ 4–681.03. (Perm). Child Trust Fund Program
§ 4–681.05. (Perm). Enrollment in the CTF Program; denial
§ 4–681.07. (Perm). Reporting requirement
§ 1–309.51. (Perm). Succession
§ 6–1409. (Perm). Amendments; supplements; editions
§ 1–309.13a. (Perm). Advisory Neighborhood Commissions Technical Support and Assistance Fund
§ 6–211. (Perm). Board of Commissioners
§ 6–213. (Perm). Executive Director
§ 10–551.07e. (Perm). Government Space Maintenance and Repair Transparency Dashboard
§ 42–3505.01. (Perm). Evictions
§ 47–1382. (Perm). Purchaser’s deed; payment; compliance with terms of judgment as to payments
§ 38–502.01. (Perm). Certification of COVID-19 immunization
§ 47–869. (Perm). Performing arts venue real property tax rebate
§ 7–2504.08. (Perm). Identification number on firearm required before sale
§ 7–2505.01. (Perm). Sales and transfers prohibited
§ 50–301.03. (Perm). Definitions
§ 50–301.07. (Perm). Department of For-Hire Vehicles – duties; jurisdiction; powers
§ 50–301.30. (Perm). Vehicle inspection officers
§ 1–604.06. (Perm). Personnel authority
§ 1–609.05. (Perm). Lack of job protection; procedural protection
§ 1–611.09. (Perm). Compensation — Mayor and members of Council; Attorney General