//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/]]**// D.C.’s registry laws are codified at Title 22 (Criminal Offenses and Penalties), Chapter 40 (Sex Offender Registration). {{ :dc.png?nolink&175x139}} ===== District of Columbia Laws Regarding Registration ===== Who must register? [[https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/22-4001|SS22-4001(3)(A), (8)]] === What information must be provided? === [[https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/22-4007|SS22-4007(a)(2)]] === How frequently must information be verified? And for how long? === At least annually [[https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/22-4008|SS22.4008(a)(1)]]\\ \\ Length of term varies [[https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/22-4002|SS22-4002(a)]] === Does the District of Columbia categorize by levels/tiers? === No Class A (10 years) and Class B (lifetime). Class C is “excused” due to incarceration or other detention in a secure facility.\\ [[https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/22-4002|SS22–4002]] === Does the District of Columbia use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels? === No === Does anyone remain privately registered? If so, who? === [[https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/22-4011|SS22-4011(b)(3)]] === Is there a registration fee? === No === Are there special restrictions even after supervision ends? === No === Is there a process for removal from the registry? === No, but there is a dispute procedure. [[https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/22-4004|SS22-4004]] === What are the registration requirements for someone who is visiting the District of Columbia? === 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? === 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 ===== What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences? [[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? === Yes [[https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/24-403.01|SS24-403.01(b)(4)(B)]] === Does the District of Columbia have indeterminate sentencing? === No [[https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/24-403.01|SS24-403.01(b)]] === 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. === [[https://www.dcp.uscourts.gov/conditions-supervision|https://www.dcp.uscourts.gov/conditions-supervision]] === What are the District of Columbia civil commitment laws? === [[https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/22-3808|SS22-3808]] === What is the age of consent? === Age 18 [[https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/22-3102|SS22-3102(a)]] === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? === Yes [[https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/22-3010.01|SS22-3010.01(a)]] ===== Info for District of Columbia Advocates ===== **Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored?** Yes. Never lost your right to vote even while incarcerated.\\ [[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? === [[https://mpdc.dc.gov/service/sex-offender-registry|https://mpdc.dc.gov/service/sex-offender-registry]]\\ [[https://mpdc.dc.gov/service/sex-offender-registration-faq|https://mpdc.dc.gov/service/sex-offender-registration-faq]]\\ [[http://sexoffender.dc.gov/|http://sexoffender.dc.gov/]] === 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]] === How can I locate legislation about, and related to, sexual offenses and the registry? === [[https://dccouncil.us/legislation/|District of Columbia Legislation]]\\ \\ [[https://lims.dccouncil.us/|To look up and track bills]]\\ === Best keywords are: === Sex offender; sexual offense; sex offender registration === How to sign up for notifications of bill movement: === [[https://legiscan.com/DC|Legiscan]] === What are the important legislative committees for our issues? === [[https://dccouncil.us/committees/committee-judiciary-public-safety/|Judiciary and public safety]] === Contact info for the DC Council members can be found at: === [[http://dccouncil.us/council|http://dccouncil.us/council.]] ===== Other Useful District of Columbia Information ===== **Contact information for District of Columbia registry office** Sex Offender Registry Unit\\ 441 4th Street, NW, Room 550 South\\ Washington, DC 20001\\ (202) 727-4407\\ [[sexoffender.registry@dc.gov|]] === 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\\ 888-997-7765.\\ Email NARSOL]] === Other helpful District of Columbia advocacy groups: === Response needed. === Other registrant-friendly District of Columbia support groups: === Response needed. === Other helpful information === [[http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/district-of-columbia/|http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/district-of-columbia/ ]]