{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-22-1211","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 22-1211","heading":"Tampering with a detection device.","body":"(a)\n(1)\nIt is unlawful for a person who is required to wear a device while incarcerated or committed, while subject to a protection order, or while on pretrial release, presentence release, predisposition release, supervised release, probation, or parole to:\n(A)\nIntentionally remove or alter the device, or to intentionally interfere with or mask or attempt to interfere with or mask the operation of the device;\n(B)\nIntentionally allow any unauthorized person to remove or alter the device, or to intentionally interfere with or mask or attempt to interfere with or mask the operation of the device; or\n(C)\nIntentionally fail to charge the power for the device or otherwise maintain the device’s battery charge or power.\n(2)\nFor the purposes of this subsection, the term “device” includes a bracelet, anklet, or other equipment with electronic monitoring capability or global positioning system or radio frequency identification technology.\n\n(b)\nWhoever violates this section shall be fined not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01, imprisoned for not more than 180 days, or both.","path":["Title 22. Criminal Offenses and Penalties.","Chapter 12A. Detection Device Tampering."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/22-1211","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"00de3865a3e93093ccb208163bdf876c91518cf8b3940cf3748e0b9faec9af74","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-22-1201","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-22-1301"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}