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Any survivor of an intrafamily offense, as that term is defined in § 16-1001(8), may use the occurrence of that intrafamily offense as a defense to their failure to report under this subchapter.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - District of Columbia Code Division IV. Criminal Law and Procedure and Prisoners. § 22-3020.53. Defense to non-reporting. - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/dc/division-iv-criminal-law-and-procedure-and-prisoners/dc-code-sect-22-3020-53/
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