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This bill addresses name change procedures for predatory offenders, specifically those classified as risk level III. The legislation requires additional background checks and reporting requirements when such individuals seek to change their names. For risk level III predatory offenders, the bill mandates that any name change must be reported to multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Department of Corrections and state patrol, with detailed personal information such as the offender's previous name, new name, social security number, date of birth, and last known address. The bill also explicitly prohibits granting a name change to a risk level III predatory offender if doing so would potentially help them avoid their legal registration requirements. When processing a name change, courts must now conduct criminal background checks by submitting fingerprints to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, and both the court and the individual are required to report the name change within ten days. Failure to report the name change is classified as a gross misdemeanor. The goal of these provisions is to enhance public safety by ensuring transparency and tracking of high-risk offenders' identifying information.

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