District Of Columbia § 4-1901(Perm) - Immigrant Legal Services Program.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 4-1901(Perm) — Immigrant Legal Services Program., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-1901(Perm). Immigrant Legal Services Program.
4-1901(Perm)*NOTE: This codification is the most current, due to recent law changes. To see the current law (including emergency and temporary legislation, if relevant) click this link: *
For the purposes of , the term:
"District immigrant resident" means an immigrant individual who resides in the District of Columbia, regardless of their immigration status, and includes full-time students at post-secondary educational institutions located in the District.
"Legal services" means:
Legal representation of District immigrant residents, including through the provision of legal advice, brief services, and limited-scope representation; or
Training of attorneys in immigration legal issues.
"Legal services provider" means:
A nonprofit organization;
A private entity that partners with a nonprofit organization; or
A private entity utilizing pro bono legal assistance.
There is established an Immigrant Legal Services Program ("Program") to be administered by the Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants ("OVSJG") to provide grants to legal services providers that deliver legal services.
OVSJG, pursuant to , may issue rules to implement the provisions of this subtitle, including rules governing the:
Types of legal services projects eligible for grant funding;
Application process and timing; and
Monitoring of program performance and reporting requirements.
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Source: official District Of Columbia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About District Of Columbia § 4-1901(Perm)
What does D.C. Code § 4-1901(Perm) cover?
Section 4-1901(Perm) ("Immigrant Legal Services Program.") 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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