NJ A1718

Amends Megan's Law to require county prosecutors to assess a sex offender's risk of re-offense and tier classification before the offender is released from incarceration, rather than after release into the community

Removes "residing in a home situation that provides guidance and supervision" as a factor prosecutors consider when determining risk of re-offense, enabling tier assessments to occur prior to release

Maintains the three-tier notification system based on risk level: low risk (law enforcement notified), moderate risk (schools, religious, and youth organizations notified), and high risk (public notified)

Retains other risk assessment factors including supervision status, counseling/treatment, age, health conditions, criminal history, psychological profiles, response to treatment, and recent behavior