# D.C. Code § 42-3607: Mayor’s authority and responsibility

> District of Columbia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C36_S42-3607

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 42-3607
- **Heading:** Mayor’s authority and responsibility
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 42 / Chapter 36 / § 42-3607

## Text

(a) The Mayor shall establish within the Metropolitan Police Department a division to provide assistance to, supervision of, or protection to a plaintiff who has obtained an eviction order or other relief pursuant to this subchapter.
(b) The Mayor shall report to the Council on an annual basis on the effectiveness of this subchapter.

## Nearby sections

- [D.C. Code § 42-3601 § 42-3601. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C36_S42-3601.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-3602 § 42-3602. Action for possession of rental unit used as a drug haven.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C36_S42-3602.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-3603 § 42-3603. Preliminary injunction review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C36_S42-3603.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-3604 § 42-3604. Full hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C36_S42-3604.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-3605 § 42-3605. Default judgment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C36_S42-3605.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-3606 § 42-3606. Complaint by affected tenant or resident association.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C36_S42-3606.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-3607 § 42-3607. Mayor’s authority and responsibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C36_S42-3607.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-3608 § 42-3608. Court costs and attorney’s fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C36_S42-3608.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-3609 § 42-3609. Availability of other remedies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C36_S42-3609.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-3610 § 42-3610. Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C36_S42-3610.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-3631 § 42-3631. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C36_S42-3631.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-3632 § 42-3632. Action for possession of rental unit used as a drug haven.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C36_S42-3632.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-3633 § 42-3633. Preliminary injunction review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C36_S42-3633.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-3634 § 42-3634. Full hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C36_S42-3634.md)

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