HB 3952
Appropriates moneys to the State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision for purposes of eliminating the backlog of sex offenders who have not yet been assessed and placed into a risk level.
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Bill overview
This bill provides $7 million to the State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision to address a backlog of sex offenders who have not yet been assessed for risk levels. The funding will be used to complete these risk assessments, ensuring that offenders are appropriately categorized and managed. This aims to improve public safety by accurately determining the level of supervision needed for these individuals. The bill focuses specifically on sex offenders awaiting risk assessment.
Key provisions
- Allocates $7 million to the State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision.
- The funds are designated to eliminate a backlog of sex offender risk assessments.
- Assessments must be conducted using the methodology outlined in ORS 163A.100.
- The bill applies to sex offenders who have not yet been assessed.
- The appropriation is for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025.
Who is affected
- Sex Offenders
- State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision
- Oregon Residents (potentially)
- Criminal Justice System
- Individuals at Risk
Notable changes
- This bill specifically addresses a backlog of risk assessments for sex offenders.
- It provides dedicated funding to resolve this issue, rather than relying on existing resources.
Fiscal impact
The bill appropriates $7,000,000 from the General Fund for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025.
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