# 28 C.F.R. § 811.4 (2026): Determination of the obligation to register and the length of registration

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P811_S811_4

## Section

- **Citation:** 28 C.F.R. § 811.4 (2026)
- **Heading:** Determination of the obligation to register and the length of registration
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 28 CFR: Judicial Administration / Chapter VIII: COURT SERVICES AND OFFENDER SUPERVISION AGENCY FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA / Part 811: SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION / § 811.4: § 811.4   Determination of the obligation to register and the length of registration.

## Text

(a) If the Superior Court finds that a person committed a registration offense, the Superior Court enters an order certifying that the person is a sex offender and that the person is subject to registration for a prescribed period of time (see § 811.6).
(b) If a court order has not been entered certifying that a person is a sex offender and that the person is subject to registration for a prescribed period of time, CSOSA makes those determinations. CSOSA also determines the notification classification if the Court has not done so. Facts on which CSOSA's determination may be based include:
(1) The offense or offenses of conviction (or finding of not guilty by reason of insanity) or a determination that the person is a sexual psychopath;
(2) For certain offenses, facts that may not be apparent on the face of the conviction (or finding of not guilty by reason of insanity), such as:
(i) the age of the victim;
(ii) whether force was involved; or
(iii) whether the offense involved an undercover law enforcement officer who was believed to be an adult;
(3) Prior criminal history;
(4) For an offense committed in or prosecuted under the law of another jurisdiction, whether the offense involved conduct that was the same as or substantially similar to a District of Columbia registration offense; and
(5) The amount of time that has elapsed as computed under § 811.6.

## Nearby sections

- [28 C.F.R. § 811.1 (2026) § 811.1   Purpose and scope; relation to District of Columbia regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P811_S811_1.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 811.2 (2026) § 811.2   Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P811_S811_2.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 811.3 (2026) § 811.3   Notice of obligation to register.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P811_S811_3.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 811.4 (2026) § 811.4   Determination of the obligation to register and the length of registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P811_S811_4.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 811.5 (2026) § 811.5   Commencement of the obligation to register.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P811_S811_5.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 811.6 (2026) § 811.6   Duration of the obligation to register.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P811_S811_6.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 811.7 (2026) § 811.7   Initial registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P811_S811_7.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 811.8 (2026) § 811.8   Review of determination to register.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P811_S811_8.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 811.9 (2026) § 811.9   Periodic verification of registration information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P811_S811_9.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 811.10 (2026) § 811.10   Changes in registration information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P811_S811_10.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 811.11 (2026) § 811.11   Compliance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P811_S811_11.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 811.12 (2026) § 811.12   Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P811_S811_12.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 811.13 (2026) § 811.13   Notices and appearances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P811_S811_13.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 811.14 (2026) § 811.14   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P811_S811_14.md)

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