District of Columbia Code
Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties

§ 22–3751.01. Enhanced penalties for offenses committed against transit operators and Metrorail station managers - (a) Any person who commits an offense enumerated in §...

§ 22–4010. Maintenance and release of sex offender registration information by the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency - (a) The Agency shall have the authority to maintain and...

§ 22–4011. Community notification and education duties of the Metropolitan Police Department - (a) The Metropolitan Police Department shall have the authority to...

§ 22–4012. Interagency coordination - (a) The Agency may request that any agency of the...

§ 22–4013. Immunity - (a) The District of Columbia government and its agencies, officials,...

§ 22–4014. Duties of sex offenders - During the registration period, a sex offender shall, in the...

§ 22–4015. Penalties; mandatory release condition - (a) Any sex offender who knowingly violates any requirement of...

§ 22–4016. No change in age of consent; registration not required for offenses between consenting adults - (a) This chapter does not change the age of consent...

§ 22–4017. Freedom of Information Act exception - Except for records made public according to the regulations promulgated...

Chapter 41 - Sex Offender Registration. [Repealed]

§ 22–4101. Definitions. [Repealed] - Repealed. (June 3, 1997, D.C. Law 11-274, § 2, 44...

§ 22–4102. Persons required to register. [Repealed] - Repealed. (June 3, 1997, D.C. Law 11-274, § 3, 44...

§ 22–4103. Establishment of the Sex Offender Registration Advisory Council. [Repealed] - Repealed. (June 3, 1997, D.C. Law 11-274, § 4, 44...

§ 22–4104. Duties of the Advisory Council. [Repealed] - Repealed. (June 3, 1997, D.C. Law 11-274, § 5, 44...

§ 22–4105. Duties of the Court. [Repealed] - Repealed. (June 3, 1997, D.C. Law 11-274, § 6, 44...

§ 22–4106. Duties of the Department of Corrections. [Repealed] - Repealed. (June 3, 1997, D.C. Law 11-274, § 7, 44...

§ 22–4107. Transfer of information to the Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation. [Repealed] - Repealed. (June 3, 1997, D.C. Law 11-274, § 8, 44...

§ 22–4108. Duties of the Board of Parole. [Repealed] - Repealed. (June 3, 1997, D.C. Law 11-274, § 9, 44...

§ 22–4109. Verification. [Repealed] - Repealed. (June 3, 1997, D.C. Law 11-274, § 10, 44...

§ 22–4110. Notification of changes of address. [Repealed] - Repealed. (June 3, 1997, D.C. Law 11-274, § 11, 44...

§ 22–4111. Registration for change of address to another state. [Repealed] - Repealed. (June 3, 1997, D.C. Law 11-274, § 12, 44...

§ 22–4112. Length of registration. [Repealed] - Repealed. (June 3, 1997, D.C. Law 11-274, § 13, 44...

§ 22–4113. Penalties. [Repealed] - Repealed. (June 3, 1997, D.C. Law 11-274, § 14, 44...

§ 22–4114. Transfer of information and central data base. [Repealed] - Repealed. (June 3, 1997, D.C. Law 11-274, § 15, 44...

§ 22–4115. Release of information. [Repealed] - Repealed. (June 3, 1997, D.C. Law 11-274, § 16, 44...

§ 22–4116. Absolute immunity for members of the Advisory Counsel; immunity for good faith conduct for others. [Repealed] - Repealed. (June 3, 1997, D.C. Law 11-274, § 17, 44...

§ 22–4117. Applicability. [Repealed] - Repealed. (June 3, 1997, D.C. Law 11-274, § 18, 44...

Chapter 41A - DNA Testing and Post-Conviction Relief for Innocent Persons

§ 22–4131. Definitions - For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Actual...

§ 22–4132. Pre-conviction DNA testing - (a) Prior to trial for or the entry of a...

§ 22–4133. Post-conviction DNA testing - (a) A person in custody pursuant to the judgment of...

§ 22–4134. Preservation of evidence - (a) Law enforcement agencies shall preserve biological material that was...

§ 22–4135. Motion to vacate a conviction or grant a new trial on the ground of actual innocence - (a) A person convicted of a criminal offense in the...

Chapter 41B - DNA Sample Collection

§ 22–4151. Qualifying offenses - (a) The following criminal offenses shall be qualifying offenses for...

Chapter 42 - National Institute of Justice Appropriations

§ 22–4201. Technical assistance and research - There are authorized to be appropriated to the National Institute...

Chapter 42A - Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Subchapter I - General

§ 22–4231. Definitions - For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Criminal...

§ 22–4232. Establishment of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council - There is established as an independent agency within the District...

§ 22–4233. Membership - (a) The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council shall include the following...

§ 22–4234. Duties - *NOTE: This section includes amendments by emergency legislation that will...

§ 22–4235. Administrative support - (a) There are authorized such funds as may be necessary...

Subchapter II - Authorization of Certain Federal Officials

§ 22–4241. Authorizing federal officials - (a) In general. — Each of the individuals described in...

§ 22–4242. Annual reporting requirement - Not later than 60 days after the end of each...

§ 22–4243. Federal contribution to Criminal Justice Coordinating Council - There are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2002...

§ 22–4244. District of Columbia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council defined - In this subchapter, the term “District of Columbia Criminal Justice...

Chapter 42B - Homicide Elimination

§ 22–4251. Comprehensive Homicide Elimination Strategy Task Force - (a) There is established a Comprehensive Homicide Elimination Strategy Task...

Chapter 43 - Game and Fish Laws

§ 22–4301. Prohibition and control of net fishing in Potomac River [Repealed] - Recodified at § 8-2221.01 (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815,...

§ 22–4302. Catching and killing bass [Repealed] - Recodified at § 8-2221.02 (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815,...

§ 22–4303. “Person” defined; sale of bass prohibited [Repealed] - Recodified at § 8-2221.03 (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815,...

§ 22–4304. Sale and possession of shad or herring [Repealed] - Recodified at § 8-2221.04 (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815,...

§ 22–4305. Sale of small striped bass [Repealed] - Recodified at § 8-2221.05 (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815,...

§ 22–4306. Use of explosives and drugs in fishing prohibited [Repealed] - Recodified at § 8-2221.06 (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815,...

§ 22–4307. Penalties. [Transferred] - Recodified at § 8-2221.07 (May 19, 2017, D.C. Law 21-282,...

§ 22–4308. Confiscation of fishing equipment used in violation of the law [Repealed] - Recodified at § 8-2221.08 (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815,...

§ 22–4309. Sale and possession of woodcocks [Repealed] - Recodified at § 8-2221.09 (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815,...

§ 22–4310. Sale and possession of squirrels, rabbits [Repealed] - Recodified at § 8-2221.10 (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815,...

§ 22–4311. Sale and possession of wild ducks, wild geese, brant, snipe or plover [Repealed] - Recodified at § 8-2221.11 (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815,...

§ 22–4312. Sale and possession of water-rail or ortolan, reed bird and certain game birds [Repealed] - Recodified at § 8-2221.12 (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815,...

§ 22–4313. Sale and possession of deer meat [Repealed] - Recodified at § 8-2221.13 (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815,...

§ 22–4314. Catching, exposing for sale, or possession of wild birds [Repealed] - Recodified at § 8-2221.14 (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815,...

§ 22–4315. Trapping, netting or ensnaring waterfowl [Repealed] - Recodified at § 8-2221.15 (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815,...

§ 22–4316. Inspection of premises to detect violation of game laws [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...

§ 22–4317. Trespassing for purposes of hunting [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...

§ 22–4318. Shooting or having guns in possession on a Sunday [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...

§ 22–4319. Killing or capturing game beyond District jurisdiction [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...

§ 22–4320. Compensation for persons securing convictions under game laws [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...

§ 22–4321. Killing game birds and permits therefor [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...

§ 22–4322. Hunting squirrels, chipmunks and rabbits without a permit [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...

§ 22–4323. Killing of English sparrow or wild animal suffering from disease or injury [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...

§ 22–4324. Hunting or disbursing of ducks, geese, and waterfowl [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...

§ 22–4325. Sale, possession, or purchase of certain types of birds prohibited [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...

§ 22–4326. License for certain scientific purposes [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...

§ 22–4327. Sale of birds raised in captivity or for propagation [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815, Pub. L. 85-730,...

§ 22–4328. Council’s authority with respect to wild animals, fishing licenses, and migratory birds; exception; “wild animals” defined - Recodified at § 8-2221.28. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 814,...

§ 22–4329. Inspection of business or vocational establishments requiring a license or permit or any vehicle, boat, market box, market stall or cold storage plant, during business hours - Recodified at § 8-2221.29. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 814,...

§ 22–4330. Seizure of hunting and fishing equipment; sale at public auction and disposal of proceeds; disposal of property not sold at auction; payment of valid liens after sale - Recodified at § 8-2221.30. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 814,...

§ 22–4331. Penalties; prosecutions - Recodified at § 8-2221.31. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815,...

§ 22–4332. Delegation of functions by Secretary of the Interior and Mayor; Council to make regulations; “Mayor” and “Secretary of the Interior” defined - Recodified at § 8-2221.32. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815,...

§ 22–4333. Existing authority of Secretary of the Interior not impaired - Recodified at § 8-2221.33. (Aug. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 815,...

Chapter 44 - Harbor Regulations

§ 22–4401. Harbor regulations; authority vested in Council; compliance with federal law required; District and federal statutes and regulations supplemented. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1335, ch. 854, §...

§ 22–4402. Throwing or depositing matter in Potomac River - (a) It shall be unlawful for any owner or occupant...

§ 22–4403. Deposits of deleterious matter in Rock Creek or Potomac River - No person shall allow any tar, oil, ammoniacal liquor, or...

§ 22–4404. Penalties for violation of § 22-4403 - Any person who shall violate any provision of § 22-4403...

Chapter 45 - Weapons and Possession of Weapons

§ 22–4501. Definitions - For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) "Bump...

§ 22–4502. Additional penalty for committing crime when armed - (a) Any person who commits a crime of violence, or...

§ 22–4502.01. Gun free zones; enhanced penalty - (a) All areas within, 1000 feet of an appropriately identified...

§ 22–4503. Unlawful possession of firearm - (a) No person shall own or keep a firearm, or...

§ 22–4503.01. Unlawful discharge of a firearm - Except as otherwise permitted by law, including legitimate self-defense, no...

§ 22–4503.02. Prohibition of firearms from public or private property - (a) The District of Columbia may prohibit or restrict the...

§ 22–4504. Carrying concealed weapons; possession of weapons during commission of crime of violence; penalty - (a) No person shall carry within the District of Columbia...

§ 22–4504.01. Authority to carry firearm in certain places and for certain purposes - Notwithstanding any other law, a person holding a valid registration...

§ 22–4504.02. Lawful transportation of firearms - (a) Any person who is not otherwise prohibited by the...

§ 22–4505. Exceptions to § 22-4504 - (a) The provisions of §§ 22-4504(a) and 22-4504(a-1) shall not...

§ 22–4506. Issue of a license to carry a pistol - (a) The Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department (“Chief”) may,...

§ 22–4507. Certain sales of pistols prohibited - No person shall within the District of Columbia sell any...

§ 22–4508. Transfers of firearms regulated - No seller shall within the District of Columbia deliver a...

§ 22–4509. Dealers of weapons to be licensed - No retail dealer shall within the District of Columbia sell...

§ 22–4510. Licenses of weapons dealers; records; by whom granted; conditions - (a) The Mayor of the District of Columbia may, in...

§ 22–4511. False information in purchase of weapons prohibited - No person shall, in purchasing a pistol or in applying...

§ 22–4512. Alteration of identifying marks of weapons prohibited - No person shall within the District of Columbia change, alter,...

§ 22–4513. Exceptions - Except as provided in § 22-4502, § 22-4504(b), and §...

§ 22–4514. Possession of certain dangerous weapons prohibited; exceptions - (a) No person shall within the District of Columbia possess...

§ 22–4515. Penalties - Any violation of any provision of this chapter for which...

§ 22–4515a. Manufacture, transfer, use, possession, or transportation of Molotov cocktails, or other explosives for unlawful purposes, prohibited; definitions; penalties - (a) No person shall within the District of Columbia manufacture,...

§ 22–4516. Severability - If any part of this chapter is for any reason...

§ 22–4517. Dangerous articles; definition; taking and destruction; procedure - (a) As used in this section, the term “dangerous article”...

Chapter 46 - Embezzlement. [Repealed]

§ 22–4601. Embezzlement of property of District [Repealed] - Repealed. (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(e)-(o), 29...

§ 22–4602. Embezzlement by agent, attorney, clerk, servant, or agent of a corporation [Repealed] - Repealed. (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(e)-(o), 29...

§ 22–4603. Embezzlement of note not delivered [Repealed] - Repealed. (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(e)-(o), 29...

§ 22–4604. Receiving embezzled property [Repealed] - Repealed. (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(e)-(o), 29...

§ 22–4605. Embezzlement by carriers and innkeepers [Repealed] - Repealed. (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(e)-(o), 29...

§ 22–4606. Embezzlement by warehouseman, factor, storage, forwarding, or commission merchant [Repealed] - Repealed. (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(e)-(o), 29...

§ 22–4607. Violations of §§ 22-4602 to 22-4606 where value of property less than $100 [Repealed] - Repealed. (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(e)-(o), 29...

§ 22–4608. Conversion by commission merchant, consignee, person selling goods on commission, and auctioneers [Repealed] - Repealed. (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(e)-(o), 29...

§ 22–4609. Embezzlement by mortgagor of personal property in possession [Repealed] - Repealed. (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(e)-(o), 29...

§ 22–4610. Embezzlement by executors and other fiduciaries [Repealed] - Repealed. (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(e)-(o), 29...

§ 22–4611. Taking property without right [Repealed] - Repealed. (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(e)-(o), 29...

Chapter 47 - Larceny; Receiving Stolen Goods. [Repealed]

§ 22–4701. Grand larceny [Repealed] - Repealed. (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(y)-(gg), 29...

§ 22–4702. Petit larceny; order of restitution [Repealed] - Repealed. (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(y)-(gg), 29...

§ 22–4703. Larceny after trust [Repealed] - Repealed. (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(y)-(gg), 29...

§ 22–4704. Unauthorized use of vehicles [Repealed] - Repealed. (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(y)-(gg), 29...

§ 22–4704a. Theft from vehicles [Repealed] - Repealed. (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(y)-(gg), 29...

§ 22–4705. Receiving stolen goods [Repealed] - Repealed. (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(y)-(gg), 29...

§ 22–4706. Stealing property of District [Repealed] - Repealed. (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(y)-(gg), 29...

§ 22–4707. Receiving property stolen from District [Repealed] - Repealed. (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(y)-(gg), 29...

§ 22–4708. Destroying stolen property [Repealed] - Repealed. (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(y)-(gg), 29...

Chapter 48 - Rape. [Repealed]

§ 22–4801. Definition and penalty. [Repealed] - Repealed. (May 23, 1995, D.C. Law 10-257, § 501(a), 42...

Chapter 49 - Seduction. [Repealed]

§ 22–4901. Seduction [Repealed] - Repealed. (May 23, 1995, D.C. Law 10-257, § 501(a), 42...

§ 22–4902. Seduction by teacher [Repealed] - Repealed. (May 23, 1995, D.C. Law 10-257, § 501(a), 42...

Chapter 50 - Warehouse Receipts. [Repealed]

§ 22–5001. Issue of receipt for goods not received [Repealed] - Repealed. (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(aaa)-(fff), 29...

§ 22–5002. Issue of receipt containing false statement [Repealed] - Repealed. (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(aaa)-(fff), 29...

§ 22–5003. Issue of duplicate receipts not so marked [Repealed] - Repealed. (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(aaa)-(fff), 29...

§ 22–5004. Issue of receipt that does not state warehouseman’s ownership of goods [Repealed] - Repealed. (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(aaa)-(fff), 29...

§ 22–5005. Delivery of goods without obtaining negotiable receipts [Repealed] - Repealed. (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(aaa)-(fff), 29...

§ 22–5006. Negotiation of receipt for mortgaged goods [Repealed] - Repealed. (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(aaa)-(fff), 29...

Chapter 51 - Libel; Blackmail; Extortion; Threats. [Repealed]

§ 22–5101. Libel (penalty [Repealed] - Repealed. (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(hh)-(mm), 29...

§ 22–5102. Publication [Repealed] - Repealed. (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(hh)-(mm), 29...

§ 22–5103. Justification) [Repealed] - Repealed. (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(hh)-(mm), 29...

§ 22–5104. False charges of unchastity [Repealed] - Repealed. (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(hh)-(mm), 29...

§ 22–5105. Blackmail [Repealed] - Repealed. (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(hh)-(mm), 29...

§ 22–5106. Intent to commit extortion by communication of illegal threats and demands [Repealed] - Repealed. (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(hh)-(mm), 29...

Chapter 52 - Miscellaneous Provisions. [Repealed]

§ 22–5201. “Gift enterprise” defined. [Repealed] - Omitted. (Leg. Assem., Aug. 23, 1871, p. 96, ch. 69,...

§ 22–5202. Gift enterprise — Prohibited. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Sept. 21, 1961, 75 Stat. 565, Pub. L. 87-267,...

§ 22–5203. Penalty. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Sept. 21, 1961, 75 Stat. 565, Pub. L. 87-267,...

§ 22–5204. Kosher meat — Sale; labeling; signs displayed where kosher and nonkosher meats sold [Repealed] - Repealed. (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(ss)-(uu), 29...

§ 22–5205. Definitions [Repealed] - Repealed. (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(ss)-(uu), 29...

§ 22–5206. Penalties [Repealed] - Repealed. (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(ss)-(uu), 29...

§ 22–5207. Limitation of hours of daily service for laborers and mechanics on public works. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 13, 1962, 76 Stat. 360, Pub. L. 87-581,...

§ 22–5208. Penalty for violation of § 22-5207. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 13, 1962, 76 Stat. 360, Pub. L. 87-581,...

§ 22–5209. Mislabeling potatoes [Repealed] - Repealed. (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(vv)-(zz), 29...

§ 22–5210. Mislabeling potatoes -- Sign to show grade [Repealed] - Repealed. (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(vv)-(zz), 29...

§ 22–5211. Mislabeling potatoes -- Law not applicable to seed potatoes [Repealed] - Repealed. (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(vv)-(zz), 29...

§ 22–5212. Mislabeling potatoes -- Penalties [Repealed] - Repealed. (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(vv)-(zz), 29...

§ 22–5213. Procuring enlistment of criminals [Repealed] - Repealed. (Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 602(vv)-(zz), 29...

§ 22–5214. Use of the flag for advertising purposes; mutilation of the flag. [Repealed] - Repealed. (July 30, 1947, 61 Stat. 646, ch. 389, §...

§ 22–5215. Discrimination by theatre proprietors against persons wearing uniform of armed services prohibited. [Repealed] - Repealed. (June 25, 1948, 62 Stat. 864, ch. 645, §...

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