{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-16-3709","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 16-3709","heading":"Notice to officer of intention to move for return; duty of officer; time of motion.","body":"If the defendant in an action of replevin notifies the officer taking possession of the property, in writing, of his intention to make either of the motions specified by section 16-3708  , the officer shall retain possession of the property until the motion is disposed of, if the motion is filed and notice given, as provided by section 16-3708  , to the plaintiff or his attorney, within two days thereafter.","path":["Title 16. Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]","Chapter 37. Replevin."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/16-3709","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"5d30294e6d34ce9b1b0457ab056fc55ec7efae561c8ccc17ece30b12266a9e5d","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-16-3708","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-16-3710"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}