District of Columbia · Through 2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)

D.C. Code § 2-423: Damages.

Where this section sits in the code

Title 2. Government Administration.
Chapter 4. Claims Against District.
Subchapter III. Unjust Imprisonment.

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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