Bill > S918

This bill aims to enhance the information available to the Sex Offender Registration Board by requiring registered sex offenders to report in person to their local police department within two days of release from custody to register, and annually thereafter to verify their registration information, with specific provisions for those classified as Level 2 or Level 3 offenders. It also establishes a process for reclassifying sex offenders, allowing for expedited reviews if a district attorney or police department demonstrates a grave risk of imminent re-offense, and mandates that information relevant to assessing a sex offender's risk of re-offending or dangerousness be forwarded to the board by law enforcement and health and human services agencies, unless it would compromise an ongoing investigation. Furthermore, the bill creates a rebuttable presumption that a conviction for a sex offense involving a child will result in a classification of at least Level 2, and clarifies that information about Level 1 offenders, including their name, classification level, and the offense for which they were convicted, can be disseminated to the public upon inquiry.