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-//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/]]** //+//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)]]
-[[https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/22-4001|https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/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)]]
-[[https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/22-4007|https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/22-4007]]+
  
 === How frequently must information be verified? 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)]]\\ 
-[[https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/22-4008|https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/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)]]
-[[https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/22-4002|https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/22-4002]]+
  
 === Does the District of Columbia categorize by levels/tiers? === === Does the District of Columbia categorize by levels/tiers? ===
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 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]]
-[[https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/22-4002|https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/22-4002]]+
  
 === Does the District of Columbia use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels? === === Does the District of Columbia use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels? ===
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 === Does anyone 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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 === Are there special restrictions even after supervision ends? === === Are there special restrictions even after supervision ends? ===
  
-Only public notification 22.4011\\ +No
-[[https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/22-4011|https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/22-4011]]+
  
 === Is there a process for removal from the registry? === === 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]]
-[[https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/22-4004|https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/22-4004]]+
  
 === What are the registration requirements for someone 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 are the registration requirements for someone 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\\ +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]]
-[[https://www.dcregs.dc.gov/Common/DCMR/SectionList.aspx?SectionNumber=6-A406|https://www.dcregs.dc.gov/Common/DCMR/SectionList.aspx?SectionNumber=6-A406]]+
  
 ===== 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.\\ +[[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)]]
-[[https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/22-4001|https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/22-4001]] +
- +
-[[https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/22-4004|https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/22-4004]]+
  
 === 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)]]
-[[https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/24-403.01|https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/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)]]
-[[https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/24-403.01|https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/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]]
-[[https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/22-3808|https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/22-3808]]+
  
 === 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)]]
-[[https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/22-3102|https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/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)]]
-[[https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/22-3010.01|https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/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.\\ 
-[[https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/1-1001.02|https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/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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 === How can I locate legislation about, and related to, sexual offenses and the registry? === === How can I locate legislation about, and related to, sexual offenses and the registry? ===
  
-District of Columbia Legislation\\ +[[https://dccouncil.us/legislation/|District of Columbia Legislation]]\\ 
-[[https://dccouncil.us/legislation/|https://dccouncil.us/legislation/]]\\ +\\ 
-To look up and track bills:\\ +[[https://lims.dccouncil.us/|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/]] +
 === 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]]+
  
 === What are the important legislative committees for our issues? === === 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: ===
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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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