D.C. Code tit. 2, ch. 14 § 2-1402.66

Arrest records.

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Verified 10/26/2026 · Next check 11/2/2026
effective 10/14/2026District of ColumbiaCriminal History Restrictions

Operative Text

D.C. Code tit. 2, ch. 14 § 2-1402.66
(a) (1) (A) An individual may request production of his or her arrest record for the purposes of determining eligibility for sealing or expunging that record pursuant to Chapter 8 of Title 16 [ § 16-801 et seq.], or similar sealing statutes in the District or in another jurisdiction, and may request production of his or her arrest record for filing a sealing or expungement motion.

(B) The District may charge the individual a nominal fee for processing this request.

(C) For the purposes of this subsection, an “arrest record” shall contain a listing of all adult arrests, regardless of the disposition of each arrest, and regardless of the date on which the arrest, conviction, or completion of the sentence occurred.

(2) A person who requires an individual to produce any arrest record or any copy, extract, or statement thereof pursuant to this subsection other than for the purpose of filing a sealing or expungement motion shall be fined not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01 or imprisoned for not more than 10 days.

(b) (1) (A) An individual may request production of his or her arrest record or authorize another person to request production of his or her arrest record for any other purpose.

(B) The District may charge the individual a nominal fee for processing this request.

(C) For purposes of this subsection, an “arrest record” shall contain a listing only of adult convictions for which the sentence was completed not more than 10 years before the date on which the records were requested and forfeitures of collateral in a court proceeding that have occurred not more than 10 years before the date on which the record was requested; provided, that forfeitures of collateral in a court proceeding shall not include any forfeiture of collateral that was made pursuant to the post-and-forfeit procedure, as that term is defined in § 5-335.01(a) .
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Plain English

D.C. Code § 2-1402.66 governs how individuals in the District of Columbia may access their own arrest records. Under subsection (a), a person may obtain their full arrest record—covering all adult arrests regardless of outcome or date—specifically to evaluate eligibility for sealing or expungement, or to file a related motion; anyone who compels production of that record for any other purpose faces a fine or up to 10 days in jail. Under subsection (b), a person may also request or authorize another to request their arrest record for general purposes, but in that context the record is limited to adult convictions completed within the past 10 years and certain court forfeitures within the same window.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

D.C. Code § 2-1402.66 places strict limits on when and how arrest records may be demanded from applicants or tenants. Compliant housing operators in the District do not require individuals to produce the type of full arrest record described in subsection (a)—which is reserved solely for sealing and expungement purposes—because doing so outside that narrow context is a criminal offense. Operators who conduct background screening generally rely only on the more limited record described in subsection (b), which covers adult convictions completed within the past 10 years and qualifying court forfeitures, and they ensure any such request is properly authorized by the individual.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Under D.C. Code § 2-1402.66, you have the right to request your own arrest record from the District, and the law tightly controls how others may use or demand that record. If a landlord or other party requires you to produce the broader, full arrest record described in subsection (a) for any reason other than a sealing or expungement motion, that person may be subject to criminal penalties. Tenants who believe this provision has been violated may consider contacting a tenant-rights organization in the District, filing a complaint with the D.C. Office of Human Rights, or consulting with a legal aid provider familiar with D.C. housing and civil rights law.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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References Out

Rules and statutes cited by this regulation

D.C. Code § 16-801
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D.C. Code § 22-3571.01
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D.C. Code § 5-335.01
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References In

Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

D.C. Code § 2-1401.01
D.C. Code § 2-1402.21
D.C. Code § 2-1402.51
D.C. Code § 2-1403.03
D.C. Code § 2-1403.06
D.C. Code § 2-1403.13
D.C. Code § 2-1403.16
D.C. Code § 2-1403.16
D.C. Code § 2-1403.05
D.C. Code § 2-1403.05
D.C. Code § 2-1403.06a
D.C. Code § 2-1403.07
D.C. Code § 2-1403.14
D.C. Code § 2-1403.15
D.C. Code § 2-1403.16
D.C. Code § 2-1402.21
D.C. Code § 2-1403.03
D.C. Code § 2-1403.07
D.C. Code § 2-1403.17

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