# D.C. Code § 24-901: Definitions

> District of Columbia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T24_C9_S24-901

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 24-901
- **Heading:** Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 24 / Chapter 9 / § 24-901

## Text

For purposes of this subchapter, the term:
(1) “Committed youth offender” means an individual sentenced pursuant to this subchapter.
(2) “Conviction” means the judgment on a verdict or a finding of guilty, a plea of guilty, or a plea of no contest.
(3) “Court” means the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
(4) “District” means the District of Columbia.
(5) "Treatment" means guidance for youth offenders designed to improve public safety by facilitating rehabilitation and preventing recidivism.
(6) "Youth offender" means a person 24 years of age or younger at the time that the person committed a crime other than murder, first degree murder that constitutes an act of terrorism, second degree murder that constitutes an act of terrorism, first degree sexual abuse, second degree sexual abuse, and first degree child sexual abuse.

## Nearby sections

- [D.C. Code § 24-901 § 24-901. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T24_C9_S24-901.md)
- [D.C. Code § 24-902 § 24-902. Facilities, treatment, and services for youth offenders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T24_C9_S24-902.md)
- [D.C. Code § 24-903 § 24-903. Sentencing alternatives.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T24_C9_S24-903.md)
- [D.C. Code § 24-904 § 24-904. Conditional release; unconditional discharge.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T24_C9_S24-904.md)
- [D.C. Code § 24-905 § 24-905. Determination that youth offender will derive no further benefit; appeal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T24_C9_S24-905.md)
- [D.C. Code § 24-906 § 24-906. Unconditional discharge sets aside conviction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T24_C9_S24-906.md)
- [D.C. Code § 24-906.01 § 24-906.01. Grants for victims of crime and youth offenders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T24_C9_S24-906.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 24-906.02 § 24-906.02. Biennial analysis and information-sharing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T24_C9_S24-906.02.md)
- [D.C. Code § 24-907 § 24-907. Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T24_C9_S24-907.md)
- [D.C. Code § 24-911 § 24-911. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T24_C9_S24-911.md)
- [D.C. Code § 24-912 § 24-912. Limitations on the use of room confinement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T24_C9_S24-912.md)
- [D.C. Code § 24-913 § 24-913. Age-appropriate housing for youth.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T24_C9_S24-913.md)
- [D.C. Code § 24-921 § 24-921. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T24_C9_S24-921.md)
- [D.C. Code § 24-922 § 24-922. Establishment of the BOOT CAMP.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T24_C9_S24-922.md)

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