D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-7001

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 29-7001 - DOMICILE - GENERAL

7001.1

For the purposes of this chapter, the term "domicile" means the present fixed place of residence of an individual to which he or she returns following temporary absences and at which he or she intends to reside indefinitely.

7001.2

No person may have more than one domicile simultaneously.

7001.3

Domicile cannot be established initially in the District of Columbia unless:

(a) One actually resides, in the sense of being physically present, in the District of Columbia; coupled with

(b) A present intent to reside indefinitely in the District; and

7001.4

Once domicile is established in the District of Columbia, actual residence in the District is not required.

7001.5

Once a domicile has been established, a person retains that domicile unless the evidence affirmatively shows that the domicile has been abandoned.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-7001

Final Rulemaking published at 48 DCR 5013, 5015 (June 1, 2001)