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(a) All law enforcement agencies in the District of Columbia shall inform victims or secondary victims of the existence of the Program and provide application forms to victims and secondary victims.
(b) No law enforcement agency shall be civilly liable for a failure to comply with subsection (a) of this section.
(c) The Court shall provide application forms, other documents, and general information that law enforcement agencies may require to comply with this section.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 4-517. Duty of law enforcement agencies. - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/dc/division-i-government-of-district/dc-code-sect-4-517/
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