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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?

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?

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?

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 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:

Most important legislative committees for our issues are:

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.

Other helpful information

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