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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session |
House: JUD DP 6-3-0-0 |
HB 2870: residence of sex offenders; regulation
Sponsor: Representative Weninger, LD 13
Caucus & COW
Overview
Expands residency restrictions for any person who is a registered sex offender and is classified as a level two or level three offender.
History
Statute directs local law enforcement agencies to place any person who is required to register as a sex offender and is being released from confinement into a notification level using information on the offender's criminal history and a risk assessment provided by the agency who had custody of the person (A.R.S. § 13-3825).
Statute also mandates certain residency restrictions for those who have been convicted of a dangerous crime against a child or any person who is required to register as a sex offender and classifies any violation of these restrictions as a class 1 misdemeanor, with subsequent violations being enhanced to a class 6 felony. These restrictions are specific to the offense committed and the notification level assigned to the offender by law enforcement. Examples of these restrictions include residing a minimum distance from a school, childcare facility or the residence of a former victim (A.R.S. § 13-3727).
Provisions
1. Makes it unlawful for a person who is on supervised release and who is classified as a level two or level three offender to reside with any other person who is also a registered sex offender, unless the persons are related by blood, marriage or adoption. (Sec. 1)
2. Makes conforming changes. (Sec. 1)
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