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District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 5-1501.15. Rules.

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

<Text of section applicable upon the date of inclusion of the fiscal effect of D.C. Law 24-348 in an approved budget and financial plan. See, also, section 5-1501.15 applicable until the date of inclusion of the fiscal effect of D.C. Law 24-348 in an approved budget and financial plan.>

(a)(1) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, may issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter, including:

(A) A fee schedule for forensic science services and public health laboratory services provided by the Laboratory, which may account for the provision of bulk services; and

(B) A fee schedule for reasonable costs related to expert witness testimony provided by Laboratory employees to entities not listed in § 5-1501.06(b), including the cost of any preparation, travel, and related administrative functions; provided, that no fee shall be charged for costs related to expert witness testimony provided by Laboratory employees:

(i) Regarding services the Laboratory provided pursuant to § 5-1501.06(a) or (b); or

(ii) When the employee would be testifying as an expert in a criminal case in a District of Columbia court.

(2) The fee schedule established pursuant to paragraph (1)(A) of this subsection may be applied on a sliding scale based on a recipient's ability to pay for the services.

(a-1) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules proscribing access to records that pertain to a criminal prosecution, as described in [§ 5-1501.06(h)(2A)(C)].

(b) The proposed rules shall be submitted to the Council for a 45-day period of review, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays, and days of Council recess. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the proposed rules, by resolution, within the 45-day review period, the proposed rules shall be deemed approved.

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