District Of Columbia § 31-855 - Criminal proceedings.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 31-855 — Criminal proceedings., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-855. Criminal proceedings.
31-855A court may, after an in camera review, require disclosure of material for which the privilege is asserted, if the court determines:
The privilege is asserted for a fraudulent purpose;
The material is not subject to the privilege;
Even if subject to the privilege, the material shows evidence of noncompliance with District or federal statutes, rules, or orders and the company failed to undertake reasonable corrective action or eliminate the noncompliance within a reasonable time; or
The material contains evidence relevant to the commission of a criminal offense under District law, and:
The Commissioner, Corporation Counsel, or U.S. Attorney has a compelling need for the information;
The information is not otherwise available; and
The Commissioner, Corporation Counsel, or U.S. Attorney is unable to obtain the substantial equivalent of the information by any means without incurring unreasonable cost and delay.
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Frequently Asked Questions About District Of Columbia § 31-855
What does D.C. Code § 31-855 cover?
Section 31-855 ("Criminal proceedings.") 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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Is this the official text of District Of Columbia law?
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