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--- dc [2018/01/21 21:45] – [Other Useful State Information] brenda
+++ dc [2025/03/20 10:48] (current) – [Other Useful District of Columbia Information] 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/]]** //
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 ===== District of Columbia Laws Regarding Registration =====
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 === How frequently must they register? And for how long? ===
-Cannot find mention of frequency. Length of term is either duration of supervision/10 years, or lifetime.\\
+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|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|https://code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/code/sections/22-4002.html]]
+=== Does the District of Columbia categorize registrants 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.\\
+Criminal § 22–4002\\
+[[https://code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/code/sections/22-4002.html|https://code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/code/sections/22-4002.html]]
+=== Does the District of Columbia use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? ===
+No
 === Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
-None specified.
+Yes, class C registrants, which is the lowest level.\\
+[[https://mpdc.dc.gov/service/offender-classifications|https://mpdc.dc.gov/service/offender-classifications]]
+=== Is there a registration fee? ===
+No
 === Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? ===
-None specified.
+Only public notification 22.4011\\
+[[https://code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/code/sections/22-4011.html|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\\
+Not exactly but there is a dispute procedure. § 22-4004\\
 [[https://code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/code/sections/22-4004.html|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? ===
+=== What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the District of Columbia? ===
-Response needed.\\
+Nothing found in the statutes.
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]
-=== What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? ===
+=== 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? ===
-Response needed.\\
+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\\
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]
+[[https://www.dcregs.dc.gov/Common/DCMR/SectionList.aspx?SectionNumber=6-A406|https://www.dcregs.dc.gov/Common/DCMR/SectionList.aspx?SectionNumber=6-A406]]
-=====   =====
-===== State 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) for a listing and links.\\
+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|https://code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/code/sections/22-4001.html]]
-=== Does the state have lifetime supervision? ===
+=== Does the District of Columbia have lifetime supervision? ===
-No.
+No 24.403.01\\
+[[https://code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/code/sections/24-403.01.html|https://code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/code/sections/24-403.01.html]]
-=== Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? ===
+=== Does the District of Columbia have indeterminate sentencing? ===
-No.
+No 24.403.01\\
+[[https://code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/code/sections/24-403.01.html|https://code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/code/sections/24-403.01.html]]
-=== What are the state civil commitment laws? ===
+=== What are the District of Columbia civil commitment laws? ===
-§§ 22-3803 through 22-3811\\
+-3808\\
-[[https://code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/code/titles/22/chapters/38/|https://code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/code/titles/22/chapters/38/]]
+[[https://code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/code/sections/22-3808.html|https://code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/code/sections/22-3808.html]]
 See also:\\
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 === What is the age of consent? ===
-Response needed.\\
+Other sources say age is 16 but statutes say 18 22.3102\\
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]
+[[https://code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/code/sections/22-3102.html|https://code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/code/sections/22-3102.html]]
 === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? ===
-Response needed.\\
+Yes 22-3010.01(a)\\
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]
+[[https://code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/code/sections/22-3010.01.html|https://code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/code/sections/22-3010.01.html]]
-=====   =====
+===== Info for District of Columbia Advocates =====
-===== Info for State 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.\\
 [[https://code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/code/sections/1-1001.02.html|https://code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/code/sections/1-1001.02.html]]
-=== What does the state say about persons who are required to register? ===
+=== 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 does the state’s legislative process work? ===
+=== How does the District of Columbia’s legislative process work? ===
 [[http://dccouncil.us/pages/how-a-bill-becomes-a-law|http://dccouncil.us/pages/how-a-bill-becomes-a-law]]
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 === How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? ===
-At this link, select “All Legislation” then enter “Sexual” as a search term\\
+District of Columbia Legislation\\
-[[http://lims.dccouncil.us/|http://lims.dccouncil.us/]]
+[[https://dccouncil.us/legislation/|https://dccouncil.us/legislation/]]\\
+To look up and track bills:\\
-A Primer for using the system is here:\\
+[[https://lims.dccouncil.us/|https://lims.dccouncil.us/]]\\
-[[http://lims.dccouncil.us/SiteAssets/LIMS%20Primer.pdf|http://lims.dccouncil.us/SiteAssets/LIMS%20Primer.pdf]]
+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: ===
-Response needed.\\
+Sex offender; sexual offense; sex offender registration
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]
 === How to sign up for notifications of bill movement: ===
-None found.
+Legiscan\\
+[[https://legiscan.com/DC|https://legiscan.com/DC]]
 === Most important legislative committees for our issues are: ===
-[[http://dccouncil.us/pages/about-the-council|http://dccouncil.us/pages/about-the-council]]\\
+Judiciary and public safety\\
-[[http://dccouncil.us/committees/committee-on-the-judiciary-and-public-safety|http://dccouncil.us/committees/committee-on-the-judiciary-and-public-safety]]
+[[https://dccouncil.us/committees/committee-judiciary-public-safety/|https://dccouncil.us/committees/committee-judiciary-public-safety/]]
-=== Contact info for state legislators can be found at: ===
-[[http://dccouncil.us/council|http://dccouncil.us/council]]
-=====   =====
+=== Contact info for the DC Council members can be found at: ===
+[[http://dccouncil.us/council|http://dccouncil.us/council.]]
-===== Other Useful State Information =====
+===== Other Useful District of Columbia Information =====
-=== Contact information for state registry office ===
+=== Contact information for District of Columbia registry office ===
-Metropolitan Police Department\\
 Sex Offender Registry Unit\\
-Indiana Avenue, NW 20001\\
+4th Street, NW, Room 550 South\\
+Washington, DC 20001\\
 (202) 727-4407\\
-sexoffender.registry@dc.gov
+[[sexoffender.registry@dc.gov|]]
-=== NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: ===
+=== NARSOL District of Columbia affiliate website or blog: ===
-Response needed.\\
+[[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\\
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]
+-997-7765.\\
+Email NARSOL]]
-=== Other helpful state advocacy groups: ===
+=== Other helpful District of Columbia advocacy groups: ===
-Response needed.\\
+Response needed.
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]
-=== Other registrant-friendly state support groups: ===
+=== Other registrant-friendly District of Columbia support groups: ===
-Response needed.\\
+Response needed.
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]
 === Other helpful information ===
-Response needed.\\
+[[http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/district-of-columbia/|http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/district-of-columbia/ ]]
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]