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dc [2025/12/04 23:06] – [District of Columbia Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration] josiahkdc [2026/08/12 16:48] (current) – josiahk
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-//While we strive to be as accurate and complete as possible, our researchers are not attorneys, and state laws are often full of nuances and gaps. Legal challenges in some states have resulted in different registration requirements based on the year of conviction or first registration. **Users must accept all risks **associated with actions taken based on this information. **Please help us improve **by reporting any errors or omissions via our form at **[[https://narsol.org/wiki-response/|https://narsol.org/wiki-response/]]** //+//Although we strive to be as accurate and complete as possible, our researchers are not attorneys, and state laws contain nuances and gaps. **Users must accept all risks **associated with actions taken based on this information. **Please help us improve **by reporting any errors or omissions via our form at **[[https://narsol.org/wiki-response/|https://narsol.org/wiki-response/]]**// 
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 +D.C.’s registry laws are codified at Title 22 (Criminal Offenses and Penalties), Chapter 40 (Sex Offender Registration).
  
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 ===== District of Columbia Laws Regarding Registration ===== ===== District of Columbia Laws Regarding Registration =====
  
-=== Who must register? ===+Who must register?
  
-SS22-4001\\ +[[https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/22-4001|SS22-4001(3)(A), (8)]]
-[[http://dccode.elaws.us/code?no=22-4001|http://dccode.elaws.us/code?no=22-4001]]+
  
-=== What information must registrants provide? ===+=== What information must be provided? ===
  
-SS22-4007(2)\\ +[[https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/22-4007|SS22-4007(a)(2)]]
-[[http://dccode.elaws.us/code?no=22-4007|http://dccode.elaws.us/code?no=22-4007]]+
  
-=== How frequently must they register? And for how long? ===+=== How frequently must information be verified? And for how long? ===
  
-At least annually; the agency is not held to that; they can order more 22.4008\\ +At least annually [[https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/22-4008|SS22.4008(a)(1)]]\\ 
-[[http://dccode.elaws.us/code?no=22-4008|http://dccode.elaws.us/code?no=22-4008]]\\ +\\ 
-Length of term is either duration of supervision/10 years, or lifetime.\\ +Length of term varies [[https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/22-4002|SS22-4002(a)]]
-[[http://dccode.elaws.us/code?no=22-4002|http://dccode.elaws.us/code?no=22-4002]]+
  
-=== Does the District of Columbia categorize registrants by levels/tiers? ===+=== Does the District of Columbia categorize by levels/tiers? ===
  
 No No
  
 Class A (10 years) and Class B (lifetime). Class C is “excused” due to incarceration or other detention in a secure facility.\\ Class A (10 years) and Class B (lifetime). Class C is “excused” due to incarceration or other detention in a secure facility.\\
-Criminal § 22–4002\\ +[[https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/22-4002|SS22–4002]]
-[[http://dccode.elaws.us/code?no=22-4002|http://dccode.elaws.us/code?no=22-4002]]+
  
-=== Does the District of Columbia use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? ===+=== Does the District of Columbia use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels? ===
  
 No No
  
-=== Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? ===+=== Does anyone remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
  
-Yes, class C registrants, which is the lowest level.\\ +[[https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/22-4011|SS22-4011(b)(3)]]
-[[https://mpdc.dc.gov/service/offender-classifications|https://mpdc.dc.gov/service/offender-classifications]]+
  
 === Is there a registration fee? === === Is there a registration fee? ===
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 No No
  
-=== Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? ===+=== Are there special restrictions even after supervision ends? ===
  
-Only public notification 22.4011\\ +No
-[[http://dccode.elaws.us/code?no=22-4011|http://dccode.elaws.us/code?no=22-4011]]+
  
-=== Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process? ===+=== Is there a process for removal from the registry? ===
  
-Not exactly but there is a dispute procedure. § 22-4004\\ +No, but there is a dispute procedure. [[https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/22-4004|SS22-4004]]
-[[http://dccode.elaws.us/code?no=22-4004|http://dccode.elaws.us/code?no=22-4004]]+
  
-=== What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the District of Columbia? ===+=== What are the registration requirements for someone who is visiting the District of Columbia? ===
  
-Nothing found in the statutes.+None could be found in the statutes.
  
-=== What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the District of Columbia to live or to attend school? === +=== What are the registration requirements for someone who will be moving to the District of Columbia to live or to attend school? ===
- +
-A sex offender who enters the District of Columbia from another jurisdiction to live, work, or attend school shall notify the Agency within 3 days of entering the District. §6-A406.2\\ +
-[[https://www.dcregs.dc.gov/Common/DCMR/SectionList.aspx?SectionNumber=6-A406|https://www.dcregs.dc.gov/Common/DCMR/SectionList.aspx?SectionNumber=6-A406]]+
  
 +A sex offender who enters the District of Columbia from another jurisdiction to live, work, or attend school shall notify the Agency within 3 days of entering the District. [[https://www.dcregs.dc.gov/Common/DCMR/SectionList.aspx?SectionNumber=6-A406|§6-A406.2]]
  
 ===== District of Columbia Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration ===== ===== District of Columbia Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration =====
  
-=== What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences? === +What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences?
- +
-See Statute 22-4001 (8) and 22-4004 (6) and (8) for a listing and links.\\ +
-[[http://dccode.elaws.us/code?no=22-4001|http://dccode.elaws.us/code?no=22-4001]]+
  
-[[http://dccode.elaws.us/code?no=22-4004|http://dccode.elaws.us/code?no=22-4004]]+[[https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/22-4001|SS22-4001(8)]] and [[https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/22-4004|SS22-4004(6), (8)]]
  
 === Does the District of Columbia have lifetime supervision? === === Does the District of Columbia have lifetime supervision? ===
  
-No 24-403.01\\ +Yes [[https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/24-403.01|SS24-403.01(b)(4)(B)]]
-[[http://dccode.elaws.us/code?no=24-403.01|http://dccode.elaws.us/code?no=24-403.01]]+
  
 === Does the District of Columbia have indeterminate sentencing? === === Does the District of Columbia have indeterminate sentencing? ===
  
-No 24-403.01\\ +No [[https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/24-403.01|SS24-403.01(b)]]
-[[http://dccode.elaws.us/code?no=24-403.01|http://dccode.elaws.us/code?no=24-403.01]]+
  
 === What are the general rules and regulations about probation, parole, and conditional release? Note: county supervision conditions may differ from county to county and from the state level. === === What are the general rules and regulations about probation, parole, and conditional release? Note: county supervision conditions may differ from county to county and from the state level. ===
  
-Need Information+[[https://www.dcp.uscourts.gov/conditions-supervision|https://www.dcp.uscourts.gov/conditions-supervision]]
  
 === What are the District of Columbia civil commitment laws? === === What are the District of Columbia civil commitment laws? ===
  
-22-3808\\ +[[https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/22-3808|SS22-3808]]
-[[http://dccode.elaws.us/code?no=22-3808|http://dccode.elaws.us/code?no=22-3808]] +
- +
-See also:\\ +
-[[http://dccode.elaws.us/code?no=21-5|IV|http://dccode.elaws.us/code?no=21-5|IV]]+
  
 === What is the age of consent? === === What is the age of consent? ===
  
-Other sources say age is 16 but statutes say 18 22-3102\\ +Age 18 [[https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/22-3102|SS22-3102(a)]]
-[[http://dccode.elaws.us/code?no=22-3102|http://dccode.elaws.us/code?no=22-3102]]+
  
 === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? === === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? ===
  
-Yes 22-3010.01(a)\\ +Yes [[https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/22-3010.01|SS22-3010.01(a)]]
-[[http://dccode.elaws.us/code?no=22-3010.01|http://dccode.elaws.us/code?no=22-3010.01]] +
  
 ===== Info for District of Columbia Advocates ===== ===== Info for District of Columbia Advocates =====
  
-=== Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored? ===+**Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored?**
  
-Yes. Rights restored upon release from incarceration.\\ +Yes. Never lost your right to vote even while incarcerated.\\ 
-[[http://dccode.elaws.us/code?no=1-1001.02|http://dccode.elaws.us/code?no=1-1001.02]]+[[https://www.ncsl.org/elections-and-campaigns/felon-voting-rights|https://www.ncsl.org/elections-and-campaigns/felon-voting-rights]]
  
 === What does the District of Columbia say about persons who are required to register? === === What does the District of Columbia say about persons who are required to register? ===
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 [[http://sexoffender.dc.gov/|http://sexoffender.dc.gov/]] [[http://sexoffender.dc.gov/|http://sexoffender.dc.gov/]]
  
-=== How does the District of Columbia’s legislative process work? ===+=== How is the District of Columbia’s legislature organized? ===
  
 [[http://dccouncil.us/pages/how-a-bill-becomes-a-law|http://dccouncil.us/pages/how-a-bill-becomes-a-law]] [[http://dccouncil.us/pages/how-a-bill-becomes-a-law|http://dccouncil.us/pages/how-a-bill-becomes-a-law]]
  
-=== How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? === +=== How can I locate legislation about, and related to, sexual offenses and the registry? ===
- +
-District of Columbia Legislation\\ +
-[[https://dccouncil.us/legislation/|https://dccouncil.us/legislation/]]\\ +
-To look up and track bills:\\ +
-[[https://lims.dccouncil.us/|https://lims.dccouncil.us/]]\\ +
-Information about signing up to testify on bills:\\ +
-[[https://dccouncil.us/how-to-testify-before-the-council/|https://dccouncil.us/how-to-testify-before-the-council/]]+
  
 +[[https://dccouncil.us/legislation/|District of Columbia Legislation]]\\
 +\\
 +[[https://lims.dccouncil.us/|To look up and track bills]]\\
 === Best keywords are: === === Best keywords are: ===
  
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 === How to sign up for notifications of bill movement: === === How to sign up for notifications of bill movement: ===
  
-Legiscan\\ +[[https://legiscan.com/DC|Legiscan]]
-[[https://legiscan.com/DC|https://legiscan.com/DC]]+
  
-=== Most important legislative committees for our issues are: ===+=== What are the important legislative committees for our issues? ===
  
-Judiciary and public safety\\ +[[https://dccouncil.us/committees/committee-judiciary-public-safety/|Judiciary and public safety]]
-[[https://dccouncil.us/committees/committee-judiciary-public-safety/|https://dccouncil.us/committees/committee-judiciary-public-safety/]]+
  
 === Contact info for the DC Council members can be found at: === === Contact info for the DC Council members can be found at: ===
  
 [[http://dccouncil.us/council|http://dccouncil.us/council.]] [[http://dccouncil.us/council|http://dccouncil.us/council.]]
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 ===== Other Useful District of Columbia Information ===== ===== Other Useful District of Columbia Information =====
  
-=== Contact information for District of Columbia registry office ===+**Contact information for District of Columbia registry office**
  
 Sex Offender Registry Unit\\ Sex Offender Registry Unit\\
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 === NARSOL District of Columbia affiliate website or blog: === === NARSOL District of Columbia affiliate website or blog: ===
  
-[[https://www.narsol.org/contact-us/|No affiliate at present. If you would like to start an affiliate or your organization would like to be an affiliate, contact NARSOL for details\\ +[[https://www.narsol.org/contact-us/|No affiliate at present. If you would like to start an affiliate or your organization would like to be an affiliate, contact NARSOL for details\\ 888-997-7765.\\ Email NARSOL]]
-888-997-7765.\\ +
-Email NARSOL]]+
  
 === Other helpful District of Columbia advocacy groups: === === Other helpful District of Columbia advocacy groups: ===
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