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VA - Legislature passes sexual predator bill

Original Article 03/01/2011 FRONT ROYAL - A bill sponsored by Del. Clifford L. "Clay" Athey Jr. that makes it tougher for sexually violent predators to be released back into society passed in both the House and Senate of the General Assembly. "It requires before a circuit judge can release someone who is civilly committed as a sexual violent predator that [they] must have a psychiatrist who will certify to the court that the individual is no longer a danger to children," said Athey, R-Front Royal. Once sexually violent predators complete their prison terms, they are entitled to a hearing to determine if they should be civilly committed and if they are committed, they are then entitled to an annual review to determine if they can be released back into society, Athey said...continue to full post

Full post as published by Sex Offender Issues on March 01, 2011 (boomark / email).