2019 District of Columbia Code
Title 15 - Judgments and Executions; Fees and Costs. [Enacted title]
Chapter 3 - Enforcement of Judgments and Decrees.
Subchapter I - Local Judgments and Decrees.
§ 15–302. Period during which writ of execution may issue; returnable period.
(a) A writ of execution on a judgment in a civil action may be issued within three years after:
(1) the expiration of any stay of execution agreed to by the parties; or
(2) it first might have been issued under applicable provisions of law or rules of court.
(b) A writ of execution shall be returnable on or before the sixtieth day after its date.
(Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 525, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)
Prior Codifications1981 Ed., § 15-302.
1973 Ed., § 15-302.
Section ReferencesThis section is referenced in § 15-301 and § 15-303.
Cross ReferencesDisability insurance benefits, exemption from execution, see § 31-4716.01.
Exemptions from executions generally, see § 15-101 et seq.
forfeited recognizances and judgments, executions upon, see § 16-709.
Fraternal benefit association benefits, exemption from execution, see § 31-5711.
Group life policies and proceeds, exemption from execution, see § 31-4717.
Landlord’s lien for rent, enforcement by execution, see §§ 42-3214 and 42-3215.
Public assistance, exemption from assignment and execution, see § 4-217.01.
Seizure by execution of goods located on leased premises, payment of rent due as prerequisite, see § 42-3216.
Teacher retirement annuities, exemption from assignment or execution, see § 38-2001.17.
Unemployment compensation benefits, exemption from execution, except for debts accrued for necessaries, see § 51-118.
Wrongful death damages, exemption from appropriation for payment of debts and liabilities, see § 16-2703.
