District of Columbia · D.C. Code — Title 50, Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic
D.C. Code Title 50 § 50-2206.52a: Presence or testimony of person maintaining breath test instrument in a criminal proceeding
What this law says, in plain English
Breath test results are admissible as evidence without the technician present if certain conditions are met, but a defendant may demand the technician's live testimony by written request at least 15 days before trial.
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