§ 16–808. Applicability.

The sealing and expungement relief available under this chapter shall apply retroactively.

(Mar. 10, 2023, D.C. Law 24-284, § 101(b), 70 DCR 913.)

Applicability

Section 7290(a) of D.C. Law 25-217 amended section 40(b) of D.C. Law 25-175, amending section 301 of D.C. Law 24-284 making the creation of this section by section 101(b) of D.C. Law 24-284 applicable as of March 1, 2025.

Section 40(b) of D.C. Law 25-175 amended section 301 of D.C. Law 24-284 changing the applicability provision impacting this section to October 1, 2024. Therefore the creation of this section by section 101(b) of Law 24-284 will be implemented on October 1, 2024.

Section 7088 of D.C. Law 25-50 amended section 301 of D.C. Law 24-284 changing the applicability provision impacting this section to January 1, 2026. Therefore the creation of this section by section 101(b) of Law 24-284 will be implemented on January 1, 2026.

Applicability of D.C. Law 24-284: § 301 of D.C. Law 24-284 provided that the creation of this section by § 101(b) of D.C. Law 24-284 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.