Code of the District of Columbia

§ 24–531.11. Tolling provisions.

In computing any time period in this chapter, the court shall exclude the following periods:

(1) Any time in which the defendant is unable to participate in a preliminary screening examination, a full competence examination, or treatment to restore competence due to physical incapacity;

(2) Any time in which the defendant fails or refuses to participate in a preliminary screening examination, a full competence examination, or treatment to restore competence;

(3) Any time due to the defendant’s failure to appear for a preliminary screening examination, a full competence examination, or treatment to restore competence; and

(4) Any time from the filing of a motion or petition through its disposition, including any appeals, which prevents or delays the conduct of a preliminary screening examination, a full competence examination, or treatment to restore competence, including involuntary medication.