Domestic Violence Offender Registration Act.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Domestic Violence Offender Registration Act (AB 2701), creates a statewide database to track and share information about individuals convicted of registrable offenses related to domestic violence. It requires registered offenders to regularly update their address and other information, and establishes a process for them to petition for removal from the registry after demonstrating rehabilitation. The bill also outlines penalties for misuse of information and for failing to comply with registration requirements, and clarifies that certain costs associated with implementing the law will not be reimbursed to local agencies.
Key provisions
- Creates a statewide database for storing and sharing information about domestic violence offenders.
- Requires registered offenders to register their address and other information regularly.
- Establishes a process for offenders to petition for removal from the registry based on rehabilitation or exoneration.
- Defines ‘registrable offense’ and includes various domestic violence-related crimes.
- Creates civil and criminal penalties for misuse of information disclosed through the registry.
- Makes failure to comply with registration requirements a misdemeanor.
- Specifies the duration of registration based on the offense type (10 or 20 years).
- Requires courts to notify the department of petition-related events.
Who is affected
- Domestic violence offenders
- Law enforcement agencies
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