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D.C. Code § 22-934: Criminal negligence.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 22. Criminal Offenses and Penalties.
- Chapter 9A. Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults and Elderly Persons.
A person who knowingly, willfully or through a wanton, reckless or willful indifference fails to discharge a duty to provide care and services necessary to maintain the physical and mental health of a vulnerable adult or elderly person, including but not limited to providing adequate food, clothing, medicine, shelter, supervision and medical services, that a reasonable person would deem essential for the well-being of the vulnerable adult or elderly person is guilty of criminal negligence.
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