District Of Columbia § 4-510 - Emergency awards.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 4-510 — Emergency awards., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-510. Emergency awards.
4-510If it appears likely that a final award will be made and that the claimant will suffer undue financial or emotional hardship if immediate financial assistance is not granted, an emergency award not exceeding $1,000 may be made prior to the final determination.
If compensation is awarded, the Court shall deduct the amount of the emergency award from the final award.
If the emergency award is greater than the final award, the claimant shall repay the difference.
If compensation is not awarded, the claimant shall repay the emergency award to the Fund.
The District of Columbia may recover or institute a lien on outstanding funds. Any funds recovered shall be credited to the Fund.
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Source: official District Of Columbia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does D.C. Code § 4-510 cover?
Section 4-510 ("Emergency awards.") 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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