District of Columbia Statutes

§ 2-423 — Damages.

District of Columbia § 2-423

JurisdictionDistrict of Columbia

Title 2Government Administration.

Ch. 4Claims Against District.

Subch. IIIUnjust Imprisonment.

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D.C. Code § 2-423 (2026).

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Upon a finding by the judge of unjust imprisonment in accordance with the standards set by § 2-422(a) , the judge may award damages. Punitive damages may not be awarded.

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Legislative History

Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-143, § 4, 27 DCR 4656

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