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ID S1248
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/25/2024
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary and Rules Committee
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AI Summary
- Repeals sections 18-8312 and 18-8313 establishing the sexual offender management board and eliminates board member removal procedures
- Transfers sexual offender management powers and duties from the board to the Idaho Department of Correction, including developing policies, establishing standards for evaluations and treatment programs, and certifying qualified professionals
- Creates an advisory panel under the Department of Correction with mandatory membership including prosecutors, defense attorneys, law enforcement, judiciary, legislature, Department of Juvenile Corrections, public members, and experts in polygraph examination, cultural diversity, and sexual offender assessment and treatment
- Removes the $150 processing fee provision for initial and annual certifications of sexual offender professionals
- Requires the Department of Correction to compile a roster of certified evaluators and establish evaluation standards, with certifications in good standing as of July 1, 2024 remaining valid until July 1, 2025
- Effective date: July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Amends and repeals existing law to revise provisions regarding management of sexual offenders and standards for treatment providers and to authorize the creation of an advisory panel regarding sexual offender management.
SEXUAL OFFENDERS
Last Action
Reported Printed; referred to Judiciary & Rules
1/26/2024
Committee Referrals
Judiciary and Rules1/25/2024
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