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[quote=Anonymous]DC does not appear to have residence distance restrictions for residence or employment, even for RSOs @ minors.

https://www.probationinfo.org/sor/residence/

Some PSH vouchers are targeted toward "returning citizens" ie., released convicts. More info re: how criminal background factors in rental process here

https://ohr.dc.gov/page/returningcitizens/housing

The 7 year "look back" can include time they were incarcerated, so a serious offense resulting in a longer sentence may not be able to be considered by a landlord, even rape or murder or CSA.

[quote]After making a conditional offer, a [b]housing provider may only ask about criminal accusations pending at the time of the criminal background check or specific convictions listed in the law that have occurred within the past 7 years[/b]. A housing provider who properly inquires about a criminal conviction can only withdraw the offer for a substantial, legitimate, non-discriminatory interest that is reasonable under the six factors** listed in the Act. If a housing offer is withdrawn, housing providers should supply the applicant with written notice of the specific reason for withdrawing the offer and a notice of the applicant’s right to file a complaint with the DC Office of Human Rights.[/quote]

https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/laws/21-259

[quote]To assist in the successful reintegration of those with a criminal history by removing barriers to securing adequate housing accommodations, to restrict a housing provider's inquiry into a housing applicant's pending criminal accusation or prior conviction until after a conditional offer of housing is made, [b]to allow a housing provider to consider an applicant's pending criminal accusation or criminal conviction only if the conviction occurred during the last 7 years and only with respect to specific crimes[/b], to ensure criminal record-screening policies achieve substantial, legitimate, non-discriminatory interests, to authorize the Office of Human Rights to adjudicate complaints filed under this act, to establish penalties, and to provide for immunity.[/quote]

CSA and murder or serious assaults CAN be considered but only if they took place in the prior 7 years.

[quote](5) Assault with intent to kill, rob, or poison, or to commit first degree sexual abuse, second degree sexual abuse, or child sexual abuse under section 803 of An Act To establish a code of law for the District of Columbia, approved March 3, 1901 (31 Stat. 1321; D.C. Official Code § 22-401);[/quote]

When people had to income and credit qualify that may have factored into how many lived in Connecticut and Wisconsin Ave corridors with many elderly and families who prioritized access to Murch, Lafayette, Janney, Eaton but who could not afford houses. Now, with rental vouchers aimed at "returning citizens" those with the most dangerous criminal pasts may move in next door in your rental or condo building, on your tax dime. And you may have no idea, esp if they are not a sex offender but another type of dangerous, violent offender.

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