District of Columbia Statutes
§ 16-1904 — Forfeiture and penalty for failure to produce.
District of Columbia·Title 16 Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]·Ch. 19 Habeas Corpus.
If an officer or other person to whom a writ of habeas corpus is directed neglects or refuses to:
(1)make return of the writ; or
(2)bring the body of the person detained —
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Legislative History
Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 584, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1
Nearby Sections
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§ 16-1001
Definitions.§ 16-1002
Complaint of criminal conduct.§ 16-1005
Hearing; evidence; protection order.§ 16-1006
Jurisdiction.§ 16-1007
Notice to parties.§ 16-101
Parties.§ 16-1021
Definitions.§ 16-1022
Prohibited acts.§ 16-1024
Penalties.§ 16-1025
Prosecution by Attorney General.§ 16-1026
Expungement.§ 16-1031
Arrests.