D.C. Code § 2-421

Current through codified legislation effective September 18, 2024
Section 2-421 - Administrative petitions and civil claims

Any person unjustly convicted of and subsequently imprisoned for a felony offense contained in the District of Columbia Official Code may:

(1) Present a claim for damages against the District of Columbia; or
(2) Petition the District of Columbia for compensation as provided under this subchapter.

D.C. Code § 2-421

Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-143, § 2, 27 DCR 4656; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 1012(a), 64 DCR 7652.