District Of Columbia § 16-2334 - Fingerprint records.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 16-2334 — Fingerprint records., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-2334. Fingerprint records.
16-2334The contents or existence of law enforcement records and files of the fingerprints of a child shall not be disclosed by the custodians thereof, except—
to a law enforcement officer of the United States, the District of Columbia, or other jurisdiction for purposes of the investigation and trial of a criminal offense; or
pursuant to rule or special order of the court.
When a child is transferred for criminal prosecution under section 16-2307, law enforcement records and files of his fingerprints relating to any matter so transferred shall be deemed those of an adult.
No person shall disclose, inspect, or use records in violation of this section.
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Source: official District Of Columbia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does D.C. Code § 16-2334 cover?
Section 16-2334 ("Fingerprint records.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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