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Proposed Bill To Ensure Sex Offenders Properly Register

By "eAdvocate"

10-25-2010 Ohio: COLUMBUS, Ohio -- State Representative Nancy Garland announced her plans to introduce legislation that will ensure all sex offenders will fulfill their registration requirement, Monday. The bill, developed by Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray, was created as a fix to an unintended consequence of a recent Ohio Supreme Court decision. A fix, Rep. Garland says is crucial for maintaining the safety of the members of the community. "Fixing the unintended loophole from the Supreme Court decision will give the legal system the tools they need to effectively track offenders and will provide Ohioans a piece of mind," said Rep. Garland. The bill is designed to give prosecutors the ability to effectively prosecute any sex offender who fails to comply with the registration requirements...continue to full post

Full post as published by Sex Offender Issues, News, Recidivism and Studies on October 26, 2010 (boomark / email).