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MO HB1243
Bill
Status
1/8/2014
Primary Sponsor
Linda Black
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AI Summary
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Creates new section 632.520 establishing criminal penalties for offenders confined by the Department of Mental Health for control, care, and treatment of sexually violent predators
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Defines "offender" as a person ordered to the Department of Mental Health after determination as a sexually violent predator, finding of probable cause, or commitment under existing law
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Makes it a class B felony for an offender to knowingly commit violence against an employee of the Department of Mental Health or another offender in a secure facility
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Makes it a class C felony for an offender to knowingly damage any building or property owned or operated by the Department of Mental Health
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Applies to employees of the Department of Mental Health, subcontractors, and entities authorized to confine offenders
Legislative Description
Creates criminal penalties for acts of violence committed by a sexually violent predator while in a secure facility operated by the Department of Mental Health
Last Action
Voted Do Pass (H)
3/12/2014