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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?
Cannot find mention of frequency. 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?
None specified.
Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision?
None specified.
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?
Response needed.
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?
Response needed.
Link needed.
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) for a listing and links.
https://code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/code/sections/22-4001.html
Does the state have lifetime supervision?
No.
Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?
No.
What are the state civil commitment laws?
§§ 22-3803 through 22-3811
https://code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/code/titles/22/chapters/38/
See also:
https://code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/code/titles/21/chapters/5/subchapters/IV/
What is the age of consent?
Response needed.
Link needed.
Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people?
Response needed.
Link needed.
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?
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 “Sexual” as a search term
http://lims.dccouncil.us/
A Primer for using the system is here:
http://lims.dccouncil.us/SiteAssets/LIMS%20Primer.pdf
Best keywords are:
Response needed.
Link needed.
How to sign up for notifications of bill movement:
None found.
Most important legislative committees for our issues are:
http://dccouncil.us/pages/about-the-council
http://dccouncil.us/committees/committee-on-the-judiciary-and-public-safety
Contact info for state legislators 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:
Response needed.
Link needed.
Other helpful state advocacy groups:
Response needed.
Link needed.
Other registrant-friendly state support groups:
Response needed.
Link needed.
Other helpful information
Response needed.
Link needed.