# D.C. Code § 42-3108: Burden of proof

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C31_S42-3108

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 42-3108
- **Heading:** Burden of proof
- **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 / § 42-3108

## Text

The plaintiff must establish that a drug-, firearm-, or prostitution-related nuisance exists by a preponderance of the evidence. Once a reasonable attempt at notice is made pursuant to § 42-3103 , the owner of the property shall be presumed to have knowledge of the drug-, firearm-, or prostitution-related nuisance. A plaintiff is not required to make any further showing that the owner knew, or should have known, of the drug-, firearm-, or prostitution-related nuisance to obtain relief under § 42-3110 or § 42-3111 .

## 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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