# D.C. Code § 7-702.05: Complaint investigation

> District of Columbia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C7_S7-702.05

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 7-702.05
- **Heading:** Complaint investigation
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 7 / Chapter 7 / § 7-702.05

## Text

(a) The ombudsman and his or her designee shall have access to any record that is necessary to carry out his or her responsibilities under this chapter.
(b) The ombudsman or his or her designee may initiate an investigation of a long-term care facility independent of the receipt of a specific complaint.

## Nearby sections

- [D.C. Code § 7-701.01 § 7-701.01. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C7_S7-701.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-702.01 § 7-702.01. Purpose and functions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C7_S7-702.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-702.02 § 7-702.02. Long-Term Care Ombudsman — appointment; vacancy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C7_S7-702.02.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-702.03 § 7-702.03. Long-Term Care Ombudsman — Training and experience.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C7_S7-702.03.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-702.04 § 7-702.04. Long-Term Care Ombudsman — Powers and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C7_S7-702.04.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-702.05 § 7-702.05. Complaint investigation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C7_S7-702.05.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-702.06 § 7-702.06. Confidentiality of records and identities of residents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C7_S7-702.06.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-702.07 § 7-702.07. Immunity from liability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C7_S7-702.07.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-703.01 § 7-703.01. Access to long-term care facilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C7_S7-703.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-703.02 § 7-703.02. Access to records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C7_S7-703.02.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-703.03 § 7-703.03. Visits to the home of a resident.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C7_S7-703.03.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-704.01 § 7-704.01. Enforcement; penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C7_S7-704.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-705.01 § 7-705.01. Injunctive relief.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C7_S7-705.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-705.02 § 7-705.02. Civil action for damages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C7_S7-705.02.md)

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