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NC H152
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/21/2019
Primary Sponsor
Joe John
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AI Summary
- Makes sex offender registration discretionary rather than mandatory for persons convicted of sexual battery under G.S. 14-27.33
- Requires sentencing courts to consider whether the convicted person is a danger to the community and whether registration would further the purposes of Article 27A before ordering registration
- Requires the State to present evidence of danger to the community at sentencing, including factors such as age, criminal record, relationship to victim, and risk assessments by the Division of Adult Correction
- Applies the same discretionary registration framework to certain other sexual offenses under G.S. 14-202 and makes sexual battery a reportable conviction only if the court issues a registration order
- Becomes effective December 1, 2019, and applies to offenses committed on or after that date
Legislative Description
Registration Discretionary for Sexual Battery
Last Action
Ref to the Com on Judiciary, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
2/25/2019
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/25/2019
Full Bill Text
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