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MO HB1741

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2014

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Engler

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "sexually violent predator" to include persons convicted in other jurisdictions, not just Missouri, by adding language "in this state or any other jurisdiction" to Section 632.480(5)(a).

  • Allows the attorney general to file a petition for detention and evaluation in the county where an overt act was committed if the person was convicted in another jurisdiction, rather than only in the county of conviction.

  • Clarifies that prosecutors' review committee composition includes "if the conviction was in this state" when specifying the prosecuting attorney of the conviction county should be included on the five-member committee.

  • Maintains existing procedures for multidisciplinary team assessment, mental health evaluation, and court detention orders for persons meeting the sexually violent predator definition.

  • Preserves immunity from liability for agencies, employees, and officials acting in good faith and without gross negligence in administering these provisions.

Legislative Description

Allows a sexually violent offense conviction in another state to be considered when determining whether a person is a sexually violent predator for purposes of confinement and treatment

Last Action

HCS Voted Do Pass (H)

3/12/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/12/2014

Full Bill Text

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