Upon a finding by the judge of unjust imprisonment in accordance with the standards set by § 2-422, the judge may award damages. Punitive damages may not be awarded.
CREDIT(S)
(Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-143, § 4, 27 DCR 4656.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-1223.
Legislative History of Laws
For legislative history of D.C. Law 3-143, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 2-421.