Provides that the sex offender risk assessment methodology used to classify sex offenders into risk levels may exclusively consider a sex offender's risk of reoffending at the time of release, sentencing or discharge.
Summary
<b>Digest: The Act changes how and when sex offenders are assessed for risk. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 80.3).</b> [<i>Digest: The Act changes how and when sex offenders are assessed for risk. (Flesch Readability Score: 81.8).</i>] Provides that the sex offender risk assessment methodology used to classify sex offenders into risk levels may exclusively consider a sex offender's risk of reoffending at the time of release, sentencing or discharge. Authorizes a classifying entity to reassess or reclassify a person after the commission of a new sexually motivated act or sex crime. <b>Authorizes the State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision to reassess or reclassify specified persons in accordance with the Act. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.</b>