If proof of the existence of the drug-, firearm-, or prostitution-related nuisance depends, in whole or in part, upon affidavits of witnesses who are not law enforcement officers, the court in its discretion may issue orders to protect those witnesses, including, but not limited to, placing the complaint and supporting affidavits under seal.

History

Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-194, § 6, 45 DCR 7982

Apr. 4, 2006, D.C. Law 16-81, § 3(b), 53 DCR 1050

Nov. 6, 2010, D.C. Law 18-259, § 7(b), 57 DCR 5591

Emergency Legislation

For temporary addition of chapter, see notes to § 42-3101.

Temporary Legislation

See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3101.

Effect of Amendments

D.C. Law 18-259 substituted “drug-, firearm-, or prostitution-related” for “drug or prostitution-related”.

D.C. Law 16-81 substituted “drug or prostitution-related” for “drug-related”.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 45-3305.