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

D.C. Code § 22-3008: First degree child sexual abuse.

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Where this section sits in the code
  1. Title 22. Criminal Offenses and Penalties.
  2. Chapter 30. Sexual Abuse.
  3. Subchapter II. Sex Offenses.

Whoever, being at least 4 years older than a child, engages in a sexual act with that child or causes that child to engage in a sexual act shall be imprisoned for any term of years or for life and, in addition, may be fined not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01. However, the court may impose a prison sentence in excess of 30 years only in accordance with § 22-3020 or § 24-403.01(b-2). For purposes of imprisonment following revocation of release authorized by § 24-403.01(b)(7), the offense defined by this section is a Class A felony.

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