MO SB188

Repeals and reenacts sections 632.480, 632.498, and 632.505 relating to conditional release of sexually violent predators, with definitions including specific sex offenses and crimes involving sexual contact with minors.

Requires annual mental health examinations and court reviews for committed persons, with written notice of rights to petition for release; persons may petition for release over the director's objection with notice to prosecuting attorney, attorney general, and mental health director.

Establishes conditional release procedures requiring courts to determine by preponderance of evidence that persons no longer suffer from mental abnormality making them likely to commit sexual violence, with burden of proof on the state at trial using clear and convincing evidence standard.

Sets 21 mandatory and discretionary conditions for conditional release including residence approval, employment requirements, firearm restrictions, no contact with children, electronic monitoring, medication compliance, registration requirements, and fee payments to mental health and corrections departments.

Authorizes warrant issuance for violations of conditional release conditions; requires revocation hearing within seven days if person returned to facility; permits local law enforcement access to electronic monitoring data if person remains in county where facility is located.