Current through the 2023 Regular Session
Section 46-23-520 - Sexual or violent offender community education curriculum(1) The department of justice shall develop a statewide community education curriculum regarding release of sexual or violent offenders into a community.(2) The curriculum developed under subsection (1) must contain information: (a) for communities and neighborhoods regarding the provisions of this part as it relates to sexual or violent offenders, including the rights of residents of a community into which a sexual or violent offender is released and the duties and roles under this part of the department, law enforcement agencies, and the offender;(b) for families and children regarding personal safety, including potential warning signs that may help to avoid victimization; and(c) for communities, neighborhoods, families, and children regarding the restrictions imposed by 45-5-513.(3) The curriculum developed under this section must be made available to law enforcement agencies, school districts, local governments, and other entities determined by the department of justice to be in a position to educate the public on the subject of the release of a sexual or violent offender into a community. The curriculum may be disseminated by any appropriate means, written or electronic, including by the internet.Amended by Laws 2015, Ch. 412, Sec. 3, eff. 5/5/2015.En. Sec. 1, Ch. 222, L. 2001.