2015 District of Columbia Code
Division IV - Criminal law and procedure and prisoners.
Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties.
Subtitle I - Criminal Offenses.
Chapter 9A - Criminal Abuse and Neglect of Vulnerable Adults.
§ 22-934. Criminal negligence.
A person who knowingly, willfully or through a wanton, reckless or willful indifference fails to discharge a duty to provide care and services necessary to maintain the physical and mental health of a vulnerable adult, including but not limited to providing adequate food, clothing, medicine, shelter, supervision and medical services, that a reasonable person would deem essential for the well-being of the vulnerable adult is guilty of criminal negligence.
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