District of Columbia

Learn These District of Columbia Statutes

• D.C. Council (resource page)
• D.C. Code
• Adult Protective Services, Chapter 19
• Definitions

Crimes:

• Criminal code
• Enhanced penalties for crimes against senior citizens – DC Code § 22-3601
• Criminal Abuse and Neglect of Vulnerable Adults Act of 2000 – DC Code § 22-931
• Definitions – DC Code § 22-932
• Crime of abuse, neglect, and exploitation – DC Code § 22-933
• Criminal negligence – DC Code § 22-934
• Penalties – DC Code § 22-936

Reporting:

• Report abuse – DC Code § 7–1903
• Immunity – DC Code § 7–1908
• Penalties; enforcement § 7–1912