# D.C. Code § 42-3105: Protection of witnesses

> District of Columbia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C31_S42-3105

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 42-3105
- **Heading:** Protection of witnesses
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 42 / Chapter 31 / § 42-3105

## Text

If proof of the existence of the drug-, firearm-, or prostitution-related nuisance depends, in whole or in part, upon affidavits of witnesses who are not law enforcement officers, the court in its discretion may issue orders to protect those witnesses, including, but not limited to, placing the complaint and supporting affidavits under seal.

## Nearby sections

- [D.C. Code § 42-3101 § 42-3101. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C31_S42-3101.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-3102 § 42-3102. Action to abate.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C31_S42-3102.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-3102.01 § 42-3102.01. Authority to obtain law enforcement records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C31_S42-3102.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-3103 § 42-3103. Complaint.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C31_S42-3103.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-3104 § 42-3104. Preliminary injunction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C31_S42-3104.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-3105 § 42-3105. Protection of witnesses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C31_S42-3105.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-3106 § 42-3106. Conviction not required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C31_S42-3106.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-3107 § 42-3107. Security.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C31_S42-3107.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-3108 § 42-3108. Burden of proof.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C31_S42-3108.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-3109 § 42-3109. Evidence of reputation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C31_S42-3109.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-3110 § 42-3110. Relief.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C31_S42-3110.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-3111 § 42-3111. Damages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C31_S42-3111.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-3111.01 § 42-3111.01. Drug-, Firearm-, or Prostitution-Related Nuisance Abatement Fund.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C31_S42-3111.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-3112 § 42-3112. Violation of injunction or abatement order.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C31_S42-3112.md)

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