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This bill amends provisions related to the Sex, Kidnap, and Child Abuse Offender Registry, primarily focusing on the process and requirements for offenders to petition for removal from the registry. The key changes include reducing the waiting period for certain offenses from 20 to 12 years before an offender can petition for removal, and reducing the waiting period between denied petitions from eight to five years. The bill outlines specific eligibility criteria for removal, such as completing all court-ordered treatment, paying restitution, avoiding additional criminal convictions, and submitting to a risk assessment. The court will evaluate petitions based on factors like the nature of the original offense, the offender's age, stability, risk level, and overall rehabilitation. The bill also provides a detailed process for filing petitions, including notifying victims and allowing them to respond. Additionally, the bill includes coordinating provisions with another bill (S.B. 41) to ensure consistency in the Sex, Kidnap, and Child Abuse Offender Registry regulations. The effective date for these changes is set for May 7, 2025.

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