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D.C.’s registry laws are codified at Title 22 (Criminal Offenses and Penalties), Chapter 40 (Sex Offender Registration).
District of Columbia Laws Regarding Registration
Who must register?
What information must be provided?
How frequently must information be verified? And for how long?
At least annually SS22.4008(a)(1)
Length of term varies 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.
SS22–4002
Does the District of Columbia use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels?
No
Does anyone remain privately registered? If so, who?
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. 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. §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?
Does the District of Columbia have lifetime supervision?
Does the District of Columbia have indeterminate sentencing?
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 District of Columbia civil commitment laws?
What is the age of consent?
Age 18 SS22-3102(a)
Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people?
Yes 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
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-registration-faq
http://sexoffender.dc.gov/
How is the District of Columbia’s legislature organized?
How can I locate legislation about, and related to, sexual offenses and the registry?
Best keywords are:
Sex offender; sexual offense; sex offender registration
How to sign up for notifications of bill movement:
What are the important legislative committees for our issues?
Contact info for the DC Council members can be found at:
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:
Other helpful District of Columbia advocacy groups:
Response needed.
Other registrant-friendly District of Columbia support groups:
Response needed.