How to search the DC Code How to Search the DC Code on the Council of the District of Columbia’s Web site: • Go to http://www.dccouncil.washington.dc.us/lims/ • Select “Text of an Act” link • Enter Legislation Number or if you do not know it, please follow this link “Click here to go to Search Page” • Enter “Key word” and click on the Select button • Click on the corresponding link for the file that you are looking for • Follow “View Legislation Online” link • Follow “Click to Document link,” to access the file.