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District of Columbia · Through 2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)

D.C. Code § 22-2708: Causing spouse or domestic partner to live in prostitution.

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  1. Title 22. Criminal Offenses and Penalties.
  2. Chapter 27. Prostitution; Pandering.
  3. Subchapter I. General.

Any person who by force, fraud, intimidation, or threats, places or leaves, or procures any other person or persons to place or leave, a spouse or domestic partner in a house of prostitution, or to lead a life of prostitution, shall be guilty of a felony, and upon conviction thereof shall be imprisoned not less than one year nor more than 10 years. In addition to any other penalty provided under this section, a person may be fined an amount not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01.

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