Title 22 — Criminal Offenses and Penalties.
74 chapters · 582 sections in this title.
D.C. Code § 22-3051 Definitions
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For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Disclose” means to transfer or exhibit to 5 or fewer persons. (2) “Harm” means any injury, whether physical or nonphysical, including psychological, financial, or reputational injury. (3) “Internet” means an electronically availabl…
D.C. Code § 22-3052 Unlawful disclosure
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(a) It shall be unlawful in the District of Columbia for a person to knowingly disclose one or more sexual images of another identified or identifiable person when: (1) The person depicted did not consent to the disclosure of the sexual image; (2) There was an agreement or unders…
D.C. Code § 22-3053 First-degree unlawful publication
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(a) It shall be unlawful in the District of Columbia for a person to knowingly publish one or more sexual images of another identified or identifiable person when: (1) The person depicted did not consent to the disclosure or publication of the sexual image; (2) There was an agree…
D.C. Code § 22-3054 Second degree unlawful publication
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(a) It shall be unlawful in the District of Columbia for a person to knowingly publish one or more sexual images of another identified or identifiable person obtained from a third party or other source when: (1) The person depicted did not consent to the disclosure or publication…
D.C. Code § 22-3055 Exclusions
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(a) This chapter shall not apply to: (1) Constitutionally protected activity; or (2) A person disclosing or publishing a sexual image that resulted from the voluntary exposure of the person depicted in a public or commercial setting. (b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed…
D.C. Code § 22-3056 Affirmative defenses
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It shall be an affirmative defense to a violation of § 22-3052, § 22-3053, or § 22-3054 if the disclosure or publication of a sexual image is made in the public interest, including the reporting of unlawful conduct, the lawful and common practices of law enforcement, or legal pro…
D.C. Code § 22-3057 Jurisdiction
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A violation of § 22-3052, § 22-3053, or § 22-3054 shall be deemed to be committed in the District of Columbia if any part of the violation takes place in the District of Columbia, including when either the person depicted or the person who disclosed or published the sexual image …