District Of Columbia § 4-503 - Administration of Program.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 4-503 — Administration of Program., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-503. Administration of Program.
4-503The administration of the Program is hereby designated to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia (“Court”), which shall issue rules and regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions and purposes of this chapter.
All records and computer software relating to the functions of the Program as originally established by the Victims of Violent Crime Compensation Act of 1981, effective April 6, 1982 (; et seq.) [repealed], are hereby transferred to the Court for the exclusive purpose of operating the Program.
The Court shall:
Investigate claims filed pursuant to this chapter;
Obtain from an agency or department of the District of Columbia government or the United States government information, data, and assistance that will enable the Court to determine if a crime was committed or attempted and whether the claimant is eligible for compensation under this chapter;
Process and maintain claims in the order they are filed, including claims previously filed pursuant to the Victims of Violent Crime Compensation Act of 1981, effective April 6, 1982 (; et seq.) [repealed];
Determine each claim filed pursuant to this chapter and reinvestigate or reopen cases when necessary;
Require and direct medical examination of victims or secondary victims when necessary;
Publicize the existence of the Program and the procedure for obtaining compensation under the Program through the Court and the Crime Victims Compensation Appeals Board (“Board”), the District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the Corporation Counsel of the District of Columbia, and other public or private agencies, organizations, and service providers; and
Provide printed informational materials, including brochures and posters, in both English and Spanish.
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Source: official District Of Columbia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About District Of Columbia § 4-503
What does D.C. Code § 4-503 cover?
Section 4-503 ("Administration of 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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