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District of Columbia Laws Regarding Registration
Who must register?
What information must registrants provide?
How frequently must they register? And for how long?
At least annually; the agency is not held to that; they can order more 22.4008
https://code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/code/sections/22-4008.html
Length of term is either duration of supervision/10 years, or lifetime.
https://code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/code/sections/22-4002.html
Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who?
Yes, class C registrants, which is the lowest level.
https://mpdc.dc.gov/service/offender-classifications
Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision?
ROnly public notification 22.4011
https://code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/code/sections/22-4011.html
Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process?
Not exactly but there is a dispute procedure. § 22-4004
https://code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/code/sections/22-4004.html
What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state?
Nothing found.
What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school?
Must register 22.4001 (9)(D) but time frame is not given
https://code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/code/sections/22-4001.html
State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration
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.us/dc/council/code/sections/22-4001.html
Does the state have lifetime supervision?
Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?
What are the state civil commitment laws?
22-3808
https://code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/code/sections/22-3808.html
See also:
https://code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/code/titles/21/chapters/5/subchapters/IV/
What is the age of consent?
Other sources say age is 16 but statutes say 18 22.3102
https://code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/code/sections/22-3102.html
Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people?
Yes 22-3010.01(a)
https://code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/code/sections/22-3010.01.html
Info for State Advocates
Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored?
Yes. Rights restored upon release from incarceration.
https://code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/code/sections/1-1001.02.html
What does the state say about persons who are required to register?
https://mpdc.dc.gov/service/sex-offender-registry
https://mpdc.dc.gov/service/sex-offender-registration-faq
http://sexoffender.dc.gov/
How does the state’s legislative process work?
How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues?
At this link, select “All Legislation” then enter search term
http://lims.dccouncil.us/
A Primer for using the system is here:
http://lims.dccouncil.us/SiteAssets/LIMS Primer.pdf
Best keywords are:
Sexual
How to sign up for notifications of bill movement:
Legiscan
https://legiscan.com/DC
Most important legislative committees for our issues are:
Judiciary and public safety
http://dccouncil.us/committees/committee-on-the-judiciary-and-public-safety
Contact info for the DC Council members can be found at:
Other Useful State Information
Contact information for state registry office
Metropolitan Police Department
Sex Offender Registry Unit
300 Indiana Avenue, NW 20001
(202) 727-4407
sexoffender.registry@dc.gov
NARSOL state affiliate website or blog:
None yet.
Other helpful state advocacy groups:
Response needed.
Link needed.
Other registrant-friendly state support groups:
Response needed.
Link needed.