Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 004 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS › Rule 004.00.07-001 - Sex Offender Assessment Guidelines and Procedures

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 6, June, 2024
Historical
			 Background
The United States Congress passed the Jacob Wetterling Crimes
			 Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act as part of the
			 Federal Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994. On June 19,
			 1998, the U.S. Department of Justice published the Proposed Guidelines in the
			 Federal Register (63 FR 33696) to implement the act as amended by "Megan's
			 Law," the Pam Lyncher Sexual Offender Tracking and Identification Act of 1996,
			 and §115 of the General Provisions of Title I of the Departments of
			 Commerce, Justice and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations
			 Act, 1998. The Wetterling Act was further modified by the "Campus Sex Crimes
			 Prevention Act" ( §1601 of
			 Public
			 Law 106-386 ). This federal law, enacted October
			 28, 2000, provides for the tracking of, and availability of, notification
			 information to the campus community about convicted, registered sex offenders
			 enrolled as students, working, or volunteering at institutions of higher
			 education. These requirements are tied to state eligibility for certain types
			 of federal grant funding and must be implemented through state law. The Adam
			 Walsh Child Protection & Safety Act of 2006 further expanded Title 1 to
			 include certain juvenile offenses, possession of child pornography, sex
			 trafficking, and a new definition of sex offense.
Arkansas Legislation
The 81st General Assembly of the State
			 of Arkansas passed FIB 1061, which became Act 989, "The Sex and Child Offender
			 Registration Act of 1997" This legislation was amended by the
			 82nd General Assembly of the State of Arkansas,
			 passing of HB 1963 which became Act 1353 of 1999. Act 1353 was modified by Acts
			 1740 and 1743 in the 83rd General Assembly. Acts
			 1740 and 1743 were combined and amended into Act 21 of the
			 2nd extraordinary session of the
			 84th General Assembly. Because the assessment and
			 registration requirements are different for juveniles adjudicated as sex
			 offenders, the law relating to juvenile sex offenders was revised in Act 1265
			 of 2003. Act 4 of the first extraordinary session of 2006 further revised the
			 sex offender registration laws. A.C.A. §
							12-12-923
			 establishes electronic monitoring for sexually violent predators for 10 years
			 following release from prison. A.C.A. §
							12-27-125
			 established enhanced monitoring for sex offenders in the Department of
			 Community Correction.
Current code section references for adult offenders are Arkansas
			 Code Annotated §§
							12-12-901
			 through 923. The additional code section for juvenile offenders is §
							9-27-356.
			 The intent of these various Acts is to protect the people of Arkansas from
			 victimization by individuals who have previously engaged in criminal sexual
			 behavior.
The Sex Offender Assessment
			 Committee
Arkansas law at A.C.A.
			 12-12-921
			 establishes a nine (9) member Sex Offender Assessment Committee ("Committee").
			 Subject to confirmation by the Senate, the Governor appoints the following six
			 (6) members.
* A defense attorney
* A prosecuting attorney
* A licensed mental health professional
* A victim's rights advocate
* A law enforcement officer
* A member with expertise in juvenile justice or treatment
Also serving on the Committee is
* The director of the Arkansas Department of Correction, or the
			 director's designee
* The director of the Arkansas Crime Information Center, or the
			 director's designee
* The director of the Department of Community Correction, or the
			 director's designee
The Sex Offender Assessment Committee (SOAC) is charged with
			 promulgating guidelines and procedures for disclosure of relevant and necessary
			 information to the public when the release of the information is necessary for
			 the public protection. The Committee must also establish qualifications for
			 examiners and qualify examiners to prepare reports in accordance with the
			 assessment protocol.
Adult assessments are completed by the Sex Offender Screening
			 & Risk Assessment Program (SOSRA). SOSRA is a unit within the Arkansas
			 Department of Correction (ADC). Correspondence to the Sex Offender Assessment
			 Committee and to the staff for Sex Offender Risk Assessment Program is to be
			 directed to Post Office Box 6209, Pine Bluff AR 71611-6209, faxed to (870)
			 850-8446, or e-mailed to adc.sosra@arkansas.gov. The office may be reached by
			 phone: (870) 850-8429.
ADC contracts with the Family Treatment Program (FTP) through
			 Children's Hospital and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences to
			 conduct assessments of juvenile offenders, according to standards and
			 procedures developed by that organization and approved by the Sex Offender
			 Assessment Committee.
Arkansas Crime Information Center
Maintenance of the Sex Offender Registry and Web Site and
			 responsibility for tracking of sex offenders in the community are vested in the
			 Arkansas Crime Information Center (ACIC). Information is available through the
			 Internet,
http://www.acic.org
. The
			 Internet links provide statistical information, as well as individual
			 information, on high-risk offenders and sexually violent predators.
			 Correspondence is to be directed to the Arkansas Crime Information Center, One
			 Capitol Mall, Little Rock, AR 72201. The phone numbers for the Sex Offender
			 Registry at ACIC are
(501) 682-7439 or (501) 682-7441. The fax number is
			 (501)683-5592.
ACIC may release information regarding individual offenders only
			 to members of the criminal justice system. However, if a member of the public
			 believes that a sex offender should have registered, but did not, or has
			 changed address or employment without proper notification, that information is
			 to be given to ACIC by that member of the public at the numbers listed
			 above.
ACIC maintains a website that provides information on all level 3
			 and level 4 sex offenders. The public may access that website at
http://www.acic.org
.
Sex Offender Registration
A.C.A. §
							12-12-905 requires
			 that the following persons must register:
(1) A person who is adjudicated guilty on or
		  after August 1, 1997, of a sex offense, aggravated sex offense, or sexually
		  violent offense;
(2) A person who
		  is serving a sentence of incarceration, probation, parole, or other form of
		  community supervision as a result of an adjudication of guilt on or after
		  August 1, 1997, for a sex offense, aggravated sex offense, or sexually violent
		  offense;
(3) A person who is
		  acquitted on or after August 1, 1997, on the grounds of mental disease or
		  defect for a sex offense, aggravated sex offense, or sexually violent
		  offense;
(4) A person who is
		  serving a commitment as a result of an acquittal on or after August 1, 1997, on
		  the grounds of mental disease or defect for a sex offense, aggravated sex
		  offense, or sexually violent offense; and
(5) A person who was required to be
		  registered under the Habitual Child Sex Offender Registration Act, former
		  §
							12-12-901 et
		  seq., enacted by Acts 587 of 1987, §§ 1 -10 and 989 of 1997,
		  §23.
Pursuant to A.C.A. §
								9-27-356,
			 the court determines whether or not a juvenile is required to register.
Target Offenses:
Pursuant to federal law, (
			 42
			 U.S.C. 14071 a, (3) A and B), target offenses
			 include:
* Kidnapping of a minor, except by a parent;
* False imprisonment of a minor, except by a parent;
* Criminal sexual conduct toward a minor;
* Solicitation of a minor to engage in sexual conduct;
* Use of a minor in a sexual performance;
* Solicitation of a minor to practice prostitution;
* Any conduct that by its nature is a sexual offense against a
			 minor;
* Any sexually violent offense regardless of the age of the
			 victim (
			 18 U.S.C. Sections
			 2241 and
			 2242 );
* An attempt to commit any of the above offenses if the
			 legislature chooses to make such an attempt a criminal offense requiring
			 registration;
* Exceptions to the above may be made if the act is criminal
			 based on the age of the victim and the perpetrator is 18 years of age or
			 younger;
* Any other offense that the Arkansas Legislature determines is a
			 sexual offense or violent offense against a child.
Additionally, the court may require registration of any offense
			 for which there was a sexually motivated component. If the court determines
			 that there is a sexual component, registration may be required. (For example,
			 some stalking cases are not sexually motivated and others are.) Adults
			 convicted of the following
must
register.
1.
Kidnapping of a minor, not by a parent
§
												5-11-102
2.
False imprisonment of a minor
						1st, not by a parent
§
												5-11-103
3.
False imprisonment of a minor
						2nd, not by a parent
§
												5-11-104
4.
Permanent detention or restraint of a minor, not by a
						parent
§
												5-11-106
5.
Rape
§
												5-14-103
6.
Sexual indecency with a child
§
												5-14-110
7.
Public Sexual Indecency
§
												5-14-111
8.
Indecent exposure, if a felony offense
§
												5-14-112
9.
Exposing another person to HIV, when ordered by the Court
						to Register
§
												5-14-123
10.
Sexual Assault 1st
						degree
§
												5-14-124
11.
Sexual Assault 2nd
						degree
§
												5-14-125
12.
Sexual Assault 3rd
						degree
§
												5-14-126
13.
Sexual Assault 4th
						degree
§
												5-14-127
14.
Video Voyeurism
§
												5-16-101
15.
Voyeurism
§
												5-16-102
16.
Incest
§
												5-26-202
17.
Permitting abuse of a minor
§
												5-27-221
18.
Engaging children in sexually explicit conduct for use in
						visual or print medium
§
												5-27-303
19.
Pandering or possessing visual or print medium depicting
						sexually explicit conduct involving a child,
§
												5-27-304
20.
Transportation of minors for prohibited sexual
						conduct
§
												5-27-305
21.
Internet Stalking of a Child
§
												5-27-306
22.
Employing or consenting to the use of a child in a sexual
						performance
§
												5-27-402
23.
Producing, directing or promoting a sexual
						performance
§
												5-27-403
24.
Distributing, possessing, or viewing matter depicting
						sexually explicit conduct involving a child
§
												5-27-602
25.
Computer child pornography
§
												5-27-603
26.
Computer exploitation of a child
§
												5-27-605
27.
Promoting prostitution in the first degree
§
												5-70-104
28.
Stalking when ordered by the court to
						register
§
												5-71-229
29.
An attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy to commit any of
						the above offenses.
This list of target offenses is not
			 exclusive
.
The registration requirement extends to the
			 requirements of other state laws, tribal laws, military laws, and additional
			 federal laws. Newly enacted sex offenses or current target offenses
			 subsequently modified by legislation shall be considered target offenses unless
			 otherwise specified by the legislature. The sentencing court has the authority
			 to order the registration of any offender shown in court to have attempted to
			 commit or to have committed a sex offense, even if the offense is not listed as
			 a target offense. Any individual living in or moving into Arkansas, or
			 regularly entering Arkansas for employment, education, or training, who has
			 been convicted of a target offense, or a differently titled, but equivalent
			 offense by a federal court, tribal court, military court, or the court of
			 another state, that is the substantial equivalent of a target offense, or is
			 required to register under the laws of another state is required to register
			 and to submit to assessment in Arkansas.
Aggravated Sex Offenses
"Aggravated sex offense" means an offense substantially
			 equivalent to "aggravated sexual abuse" as defined in
			 18 U.S.C. §
									2241 as it existed on March 1, 2003, which
			 principally encompasses:
(A) Engaging
		  or attempting to engage in sexual acts involving penetration with victims of
		  any age through the use of force or the threat of serious violence; or causing
		  or attempting to cause another person to engage in a sexual act either by using
		  or threatening force against that other person or placing that other person in
		  fear that any person will be subjected to death, serious bodily injury, or
		  kidnapping; Engaging in sexual acts involving the penetration of victims below
		  the age of twelve (12) by knowingly rendering another person unconscious and
		  then engaging in a sexual act with that other person; or by administering to
		  another person by force or threat of force, or without the knowledge or
		  permission of that person, a drug, intoxicant, or similar substance and thereby
		  substantially impairing the ability of that other person to appraise or control
		  conduct and engaging or attempting to engage in a sexual act with that other
		  person.
(C) Crosses a state line
		  with intent to: engage or attempt to engage in a sexual act with a person who
		  has not attained the age of twelve (12) years.
(D) Knowingly engages or attempts to engage
		  in a sexual act with another person who has not attained the age of twelve (12)
		  years; or knowingly engages or attempts to engage in a sexual act under the
		  circumstances in A and B above with another person who has attained the age of
		  twelve (12) years but has not attained the age of sixteen (16) years and is at
		  least four (4) years younger than the alleged offender.
Determination as to whether an offense qualifies as an
			 "Aggravated Sex Offense" may depend on the circumstances surrounding the
			 offense. The court must indicate on the judgment and commitment or judgment and
			 disposition form whether or not the offense is an aggravated sex
			 offense.
Should there be any confusion regarding whether a sex offense
			 qualifies as an "Aggravated Sex Offense" the Court will be contacted during the
			 course of the assessment of the offender.
Individuals convicted of (an) aggravate sexual offense(s) are
			 required to register for life.
Regi
stration of Offenders
The sentencing court requiring registration shall be responsible
			 for registering a sex offender at the time of conviction. The Registration
			 form, the ACIC Acknowledgment form, and Sex Offender Advisement form shall be a
			 part of the paperwork completed at the time of conviction and shall be included
			 with any other paperwork completed by the offender at that time. The prosecutor
			 is to provide these forms to ACIC with the packet of information completed by
			 the sex offender. These forms are available at the ACIC website.
The law enforcement agency having jurisdiction will ensure that
			 sex offenders moving into their jurisdiction register. The law enforcement
			 agency with jurisdiction shall complete the registration form and have the
			 offender read and sign the ACIC Acknowledgement form and immediately fax those
			 forms to ACIC. Law enforcement officials shall also fax these forms to SOSRA
			 (Fax: 870-850-8446 ). This will alert SOSRA to the need to begin the assessment
			 process and/or alert SOSRA to the fact that an offender has relocated.
The Arkansas Department of Correction (ADC) shall complete the
			 registration form for any offender being released from confinement ten days
			 prior to release. ADC shall also have the offender read and sign the ACIC
			 Acknowledgement form. These forms shall be faxed by ADC to ACIC and
			 SOSRA.
Sex offenders released from ADC must register with the law
			 enforcement agency where they will reside upon release.
Residency
Residency is defined by A.C.A. §
									12-12-903(10)
			 as the place were a person lives notwithstanding there may be an intent to move
			 or return at some future date to another place. Residency also includes place
			 of employment, training, or education. An offender must register in each law
			 enforcement jurisdiction where he or she lives, attends school or is employed.
			 For example, a convicted sex offender who is a college student must register
			 with law enforcement (chief of police or sheriff) in the jurisdiction in which
			 he or she lives, and the campus police or safety office, and possibly a third
			 jurisdiction if working in a different city or county from where he or she
			 resides.
Residence shall include a motor home, vehicle or boat when that
			 is where the individual resides.
Adults and juveniles from outside Arkansas whom have been or
			 would be required to register by the laws of the jurisdiction in which they
			 were adjudicated are required to be assessed and to register if they spend more
			 than 14 consecutive days or more than 30 aggregate days a year residing in
			 Arkansas.
Verification of Residency
Level 1 through 3 sex offenders must notify ACIC and law
			 enforcement of any change of address ten (10) days prior to change. For an
			 unexpected emergency change of address as in the case of a dwelling fire or
			 natural disaster changes must be reported within five (5) days. A.C.A §
									12-12-906.
Sexually Violent Predators and those convicted of Aggravated
			 Sexual Offenses must present themselves every three (3) months to the law
			 enforcement agency having jurisdiction to verify residency.
Sexually Violent Predators released from confinement after
			 04/07/2006 must present themselves to local law enforcement, and are subject to
			 electronic monitoring for ten (10) years. A.C.A §
									12-12-923.
All other offenders not determined to be Sexually Violent
			 Predators, level 4, or not convicted of an Aggravated Sexual Offense must
			 present themselves to the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction to verify
			 residency every six (6) months.
ACIC will send a Verification of Residency form to the offender's
			 home and that form must be presented to the local law enforcement agency in
			 order to verify residency.
Failure to register or maintain registration is a Class C Felony.
			 A.C.A. §
									12-12-904.
Community Notification Assessment
The Sex Offender Screening & Risk Assessment Program (SOSRA)
			 under the auspices of the Arkansas Department of Correction (ADC) must conduct
			 a community notification assessment on each sex offender required to register
			 in Arkansas, unless the offender was assessed by a law enforcement agency prior
			 to the development of SOSRA and that assessment information was entered into to
			 the ACIC database. Assessments completed by local law enforcement prior to the
			 development of SOSRA, but not entered into the ACIC database, will not be
			 considered a valid assessment. In those instances, SOSRA will conduct an
			 assessment.
Community Notification Assessments are conducted for the purpose
			 of determining the most appropriate level of community notification. The
			 community notification level assigned by SOSRA strictly indicates the level of
			 notification to be performed by local law enforcement.
Assessment Process
Community Notification Assessments should include, but are not
			 limited to, the following:
* A review of the sex offender's criminal history, with
			 particular attention given to any offense that was sexual or violent in
			 nature.
* An interview of the sex offender completed by SOSRA
			 staff.
* A polygraph examination or a Voice Stress Analysis in cases in
			 which SOSRA staff do not believe that they have adequate information to
			 accurately assess the offender.
* A thorough review of any mental health records available to
			 SOSRA staff at the time of assessment that may be relevant to the offender's
			 risk to the community.
* Psychological testing when deemed necessary by SOSRA
			 psychologists.
* Other information that is relevant to the offender's offense
			 history and/or pattern.
* Completion of appropriate actuarial instruments designed to
			 assess individuals convicted of sexual offenses.
Referrals
Sex Offenders may be referred to SOSRA for assessment in a number
			 of ways. ACIC submits a list of newly registered offenders monthly. Law
			 enforcement agencies refer sex offenders in their jurisdictions. A court or
			 prosecutor can refer an offender for assessment. The Arkansas Parole Board can
			 refer an offender for assessment. The Department of Community Correction can
			 also refer an offender for assessment. Additionally, an offender may call and
			 alert SOSRA to the need for assessment upon conviction or upon moving into
			 Arkansas and/or a new jurisdiction.
Initial Information Gathering
If law enforcement, a court, and/or a prosecuting attorney make
			 the referral, the initial information will be gathered on the Law Enforcement
			 Call-in Sheet. If the law enforcement agency making the referral was the
			 arresting agency, a request will be made that they forward all available
			 information from the investigative file. That information includes but is not
			 limited to:
* Arrest Report/Incident Report
* Number & Age of Victims
* Victim Statement
* Offender Statement
* Injury to Victim/Force Used
* Whether a weapon was used in the commission of the crime
* Any Medical Information
If the law enforcement agency making the referral is not the
			 arresting agency, enough information will be gathered utilizing the Law
			 Enforcement Call-in sheet to allow SOSRA to run an ACIC/NCIC printout. In lieu
			 of the Law Enforcement Call-In Sheet, a copy of a completed registration form
			 may be faxed to SOSRA. That form will give SOSRA enough information to proceed
			 with information gathering.
Arkansas Crime and Information Center Referral: If the referral
			 is received via a list received from the Arkansas Crime and Information Center,
			 SOSRA will run an ACIC/NCIC printout and begin the information gathering
			 process.
Arkansas Department of Community Correction Referral: If the
			 Department of Community Correction is the referring agency, they will forward
			 any information they have pertaining to sex offense convictions involving the
			 offender.
Arkansas Parole Board Referral: If the Arkansas Parole Board is
			 the referring agency, they will provide the name, ADC#, and any relevant
			 information about the offender's incarceration history.
Offender Self-Referral: If the offender makes the initial
			 referral, the Offender Call In Sheet will be utilized, and the information on
			 that form will be gathered.
General Information Gathering
Diligent attempts will be made to gather all available
			 information necessary to complete an accurate assessment and all attempts will
			 be documented.
Desired information for a complete and accurate assessment is
			 listed below. The list is not exhaustive, and the staff member is expected to
			 use his/her best judgment as to what further information may be required to
			 complete the assessment. Not all information will be available for every
			 assessment.
* Judgment & Commitment or Judgment & Disposition Order
			 for each sex offense
* Affidavit & Warrant for Arrest
* Detailed description of each sex offense
* Detailed description of violent offenses
* Current & Complete ACIC/NCIC Report
* Drug & Alcohol history &Treatment Information
* Community Sex Offender Treatment information
* RSVP Treatment Information (RSVP Final Evaluation &
			 MSI)
* Medical information on possible injury to the victim
* Relevant incarceration information
* Relevant probation/parole information
* Felony information
If the offender is incarcerated in Arkansas Department of
			 Correction (ADC), all possible information will be gathered following the
			 above-mentioned procedure. Information will also be gathered from the ADC file,
			 mental health file, RSVP file, & any other available files, as
			 appropriate.
A separate sheet of paper listing all documents obtained will be
			 placed in the file. The offender will be provided with this list upon
			 request.
Prosecutor's File
Effective April 7, 2006, as a result of Act 4 passed in the 2006
			 first extraordinary session of the General Assembly, prosecutors shall forward
			 a copy of their file to SOSRA within 30 days of conviction of an offense that
			 led to the registration of a sex offender. SOSRA will seek the assistance of
			 the Office of the Prosecutor Coordinator to develop a list of relevant
			 information and documents to be sent by the prosecutor upon conviction of a sex
			 offender
5th Amendment
A.C.A. §
									12-12-917(b)(4)(B)
			 protects any admissions to SOSRA made by the offender during the assessment
			 interview from use in a criminal proceeding. In this way, the individual's
			 Fifth Amendment rights are protected. Therefore, the offender may not avoid
			 answering questions by claiming protection under the
			 5th amendment right to avoid self-incrimination.
			 (This protection does not relieve SOSRA staff of legal reporting
			 obligations.)
Interview
Upon receipt of the necessary information the record will be
			 assigned to and reviewed by a SOSRA interviewer in preparation for an
			 interview. The interviewer may gather additional information.
Offenders residing in the community are required to travel to the
			 SOSRA Offices at 2403 E. Harding Avenue in Pine Bluff, unless they are
			 hospitalized or have a medical condition that would prevent them from
			 traveling. In such cases, offenders must provide written documentation of the
			 medical condition preventing them from traveling. The written documentation
			 must come from a physician.
Offenders will be given two opportunities to appear for an
			 interview. The first notice will be sent first class mail. If the offender
			 fails to appear, a second notice will be mailed by certified mail, restricted
			 delivery. SOSRA will send the letter scheduling the interview to the most
			 recent ACIC address, unless the offender, law enforcement agency with
			 jurisdiction, or the Department of Community Correction provides SOSRA with a
			 more recent address, due to a recent move. Provision of a new address to SOSRA
			 does not relieve the offender of the obligation to provide the address directly
			 to law enforcement.
Efforts will be made to assess sex offenders in ADC prior to
			 their release. In the event that is not possible, priority will be given to
			 those ADC offenders referred by the Arkansas Parole Board and/or who have a
			 transfer eligibility date within one year. Copies of the Offender Profile
			 Report will be provided to the Arkansas Parole Board on all ADC
			 offenders.
Interviews taking place at the SOSRA offices will be recorded. If
			 for any reason, it is not possible to visually record an interview, it will be
			 audio recorded. DVD's of interviews or cassette tapes of interviews will be
			 maintained in the SOSRA record for a minimum of two years after the
			 interview.
Information gathered during the interview includes, but is not
			 limited to:
* Number of sex offense convictions.
* Number of offenses that were sexual in nature, but pled to
			 another offense.
* Number of violent convictions/incidents.
* Manner in which the offender gains access to victims.
* Number of victims.
* Age & sex of victims.
* Relationship of offender to victims.
* How the offender gained compliance.
* Whether the offender has caused physical injury to
			 victim(s).
* Deviant sexual interests.
* Any sadistic behavior/interest on the part of the
			 offender.
* Any other information deemed necessary for the accurate
			 completion of actuarial instruments and/or to accurately assess the
			 offender.
The SOSRA psychologist will determine whether enough information
			 exists within the SOSRA file to determine whether the offender fits the
			 criteria of a Sexually Violent Predator. A SOSRA psychologist may participate
			 in or conduct a supplemental interview of any offender who may fit the criteria
			 for Sexually Violent Predator. The psychologist will document his/her
			 participation in the file, including any diagnoses made as a part of the
			 assessment.
The Assessment Summary form will be completed to the extent
			 possible prior to the interview and will generally be used as a guide for the
			 interview. However, the Assessment Summary form will not limit the
			 interviewer's ability to gather the information listed and necessary for the
			 assessment.
The salient aspects of the interview will be documented in a
			 typed Interview Summary. The interview summary should include the official
			 version of all known sex offenses and violent offenses, as well as the
			 offender's version of these events. The information listed above and any other
			 relevant information used to determine a community notification level should
			 also be included.
Actuarial Instruments
The interviewer will complete the actuarial instruments deemed
			 appropriate by SOSRA psychologists. Those instruments will be completed in
			 accordance with the scoring guidelines for each instrument. The actuarial
			 instruments are only one component of the assessment process.
Default Assessment Determination: Failure to Appear for
			 Interview; Inappropriate Behavior; Voluntary Termination of the
			 Assessment.
If an offender living in the community fails to appear for
			 his/her first scheduled interview, he/she will be sent another letter
			 scheduling a second interview. If the offender fails to appear for the second
			 appointment; refuses to cooperate in the assessment process (where the
			 offender's aggressive or disruptive behavior prevents an assessment or where
			 the offender refuses to cooperate and answer questions required for an
			 assessment); or the offender voluntarily terminates the assessment after having
			 been advised of the consequences, he/she will be assigned a default level 3 or
			 will have information reviewed for consideration of Sexually Violent Predator
			 status. If a SOSRA psychologist determines that there is adequate information
			 available to indicate that the offender fits the criteria of a Sexually Violent
			 Predator, the offender will be referred to the Sex Offender Assessment
			 Committee for consideration.
SOSRA will refer appropriate incidents to the prosecutor for
			 refusal to cooperate with the assessment process, a Class C Felony (see A.C.A.
			 §
									12-12-904(a)
			 ).
Paperwork/DNA/Digital Photographs
While conducting the assessment, a SOSRA staff person will be
			 assigned to monitor offenders, complete the SOSRA
			 Consent/Refusal/Confidentiality form, the ACIC acknowledgement form and
			 instruct them about basic assessment information. If the offender refuses to
			 sign the forms, the SOSRA staff person will attempt to obtain a witness to
			 document the offender's refusal. Both witnesses will sign and date the
			 form.
SOSRA will make attempts to ascertain whether or not an
			 offender's DNA has been obtained prior to an interview at the SOSRA offices. If
			 evidence does not exist that DNA has been gathered, SOSRA will obtain a DNA
			 sample.
Whenever possible, a digital photograph will be taken of each
			 offender during the assessment process. The offender will be identified at the
			 time the photographs are taken. The photos will be transferred to the Offender
			 Fact Sheet. In the event that an offender is not photographed at the time of
			 his interview, a photograph will be obtained from another source, such as the
			 eOMIS system, local law enforcement, the Department of Community Correction, or
			 ACIC.
Truth Detection Techniques
If SOSRA staff determines that there is insufficient information
			 to accurately assess a sex offender, a polygraph examination and/or voice
			 stress analysis may be used to seek further information. Generally, sex
			 offenders should be referred for a polygraph or voice stress analysis
			 when:
* The sex offender was convicted of a "hands off' sex offense
			 (i.e. exhibitionism, child pornography, etc.) to ensure there are not "hands
			 on" victims.
* The sex offender offended on victims inside his or her own
			 household to ensure there are not any victims outside his or her home.
* Offenders are female to gain additional information, as
			 research and data for assessment of female offenders is limited.
* When there are strong indications of sadistic behavior during
			 the sex offense and the offender does not admit sexual arousal to the sadistic
			 elements.
* The sex offender has one known victim but there are indications
			 of a deviant sexual interest to ensure that there are no other victims.
* The offender claims to have remained offense-free for an
			 extended period of time.
Each case is different and this list does not prohibit a
			 polygraph or voice-stress analysis to be conducted in other situations in order
			 to seek additional information for an assessment. However, staff generally
			 should make a recommendation for polygraph when the above conditions are met.
			 The SOSRA administrator and/or SOSRA psychologist will make the final decision
			 whether to use a truth detection measure with an offender.
Offenders will be given one opportunity to present themselves and
			 submit to a truth detection examination or analysis. Failure to appear for the
			 scheduled examination will result in the offender being assessed a Level 3 by
			 Default or referred to the SOAC for a determination of Level 4 if
			 appropriate.
Any behavior by the offender to influence the results of a truth
			 detection examination or analysis will result in the offender defaulting
			 him/herself to a Level 3 or referral to the Sex Offender Assessment Committee
			 for a Level 4 consideration. The offender may be referred for prosecution for
			 failing to cooperate with the assessment process, a Class C Felony, (see A.C.A.
			 12-12-904(a)
			 )
Sexually Violent Predator
Sexually Violent Predator refers to a person who has been
			 adjudicated guilty or acquitted on the grounds of mental disease or defect of a
			 sexually violent offense who suffers from a mental abnormality or personality
			 disorder that makes the person likely to engage in predatory sexually violent
			 offenses. The designation indicates that the highest and most visible means of
			 community notification should be conducted on these offenders. Sexually Violent
			 Predator status should be considered for the following:
* Offenses involved multiple instances with multiple
			 victims;
* The offender caused or threatened serious harm to the
			 victim(s);
* The offense(s) involved bizarre, ritualistic, or sadistic
			 behaviors;
* The offense(s) involved attempts on the part of the offender to
			 manipulate him/herself into a position of power or authority over, or establish
			 a relationship with the victim for the primary purpose of violation,
			 exploitation, or victimization; or
* Evidence of sexual deviancy or psychopathy exists.
Potential routes for determination as to whether an individual
			 should be designated a Sexually Violent Predator:
1. Pursuant to §
									12-12-918,
		  a prosecutor may allege SVP status and upon conviction, the Court shall enter
		  an order for an assessment by an examiner qualified by the SOAC. Upon receipt
		  of a report, the Court shall determine if SVP status is appropriate.
2. Pursuant to A.C.A. §
									12-12-922,
		  if during the course of a SOSRA assessment grounds are found for believing that
		  an individual may be a SVP, a psychologist or psychiatrist may conduct further
		  assessment to determine the presence or absence of a mental abnormality or
		  personality disorder that would dispose the offender toward further sexual
		  victimization.
Sexually Violent Predator assessments pursuant to A.C.A.
			 12-12-922
			 will be presented to the Sex Offender Assessment Committee by SOSRA. The Sex
			 Offender Assessment Committee will determine whether the offender meets the
			 criteria.
The Sex Offender Assessment Committee must decide by a majority
			 vote as to whether or not the offender meets the criteria for Sexually Violent
			 Predator. The Chair of the Sex Offender Assessment Committee will be required
			 to poll any members of the Committee unable to attend a meeting and document
			 their vote based on the report.
Sex offenders moving into the State of Arkansas from other states
			 will be considered Sexually Violent Predators, if that or an equivalent,
			 determination has been made by the sending state. If terminologies or criteria
			 differ, SOSRA will request the offender's assessment file. SOSRA may make a
			 determination based on that file or may require the offender to submit to
			 assessment in Arkansas.
Community Notification Levels
After completing the assessment process, each offender will be
			 assigned a community notification level.
* Level 1: Typically offenders in this category have no prior
			 history of sexual offending and the community can be protected with
			 notification inside the home and to local law enforcement authorities.
* Level 2: Typically offenders in this category have a history of
			 sexual offending where notification inside the home is insufficient. Community
			 notification requires notice to the offender's known victim preference and
			 those likely to come into contact with the offender.
* Level 3: Typically offenders in this category have a history of
			 repeat sexual offending, and/or strong antisocial, violent or predatory
			 personality characteristics. These are individuals whose offense and criminal
			 history require notification throughout the community.
Offenders who appear for the assessment under the influence of
			 alcohol, illegal drugs or who fail to timely disclose the use of medications,
			 individuals who fail to appear for assessment, individuals who are aggressive,
			 threatening, or disruptive to the point that SOSRA staff cannot proceed with
			 the assessment process, and individuals who voluntarily terminate the
			 assessment process having been advised of the potential consequences will be
			 classified as being a Level 3 or referred to SOAC for Sexually Violent Predator
			 status.
* Level 4: Sexually Violent Predator refers to a person who has
			 been adjudicated guilty or acquitted on the grounds of mental disease or defect
			 of a sexually violent offense who suffers from a mental abnormality or
			 personality disorder that makes the person likely to engage in predatory
			 sexually violent offenses. The designation indicates that the highest and most
			 visible means of community notification is required.
Overrides & Departures
The actuarial tools used during the assessment are only one
			 component of a community notification assessment. The other components of the
			 assessment have been previously described in these guidelines. The following
			 additional information will be used in connection with the results of actuarial
			 tools and the other components of the assessment previously discussed. In
			 instances where an actuarial instrument is used, the following are nonexclusive
			 and non-binding descriptions of when an increase or decrease from the actuarial
			 score may be appropriate in determining the notification level.
Considerations for Increased Notification
* If the offender has committed previous juvenile or adult sexual
			 offense(s); has multiple offenses; or has multiple victims, whether or not
			 there are convictions, the community notification level may go beyond the
			 recidivism risk suggested by the actuarial instruments. This may extend to
			 known or self-admitted molestations, offenses that were reported and reliably
			 investigated even if not prosecuted, and offenses primarily sexual in nature
			 but pled down to non-sexual offenses.
* If statements made by the offender during the interview, or
			 relevant historical data suggest there are psychological abnormalities that may
			 predispose the offender to sexual offending; a physical condition, addiction or
			 other psychological impairment that decreases his/her ability to control sexual
			 impulses, or increases his/her potential for sexual violence; or other data
			 that suggest higher risk than the actuarial model predicts, the community
			 notification level should go beyond the recidivism risk suggested by the
			 actuarial instruments.
* If the offense involved extreme physical injury, death, or
			 other heinous actions, the offender should be assigned no lower than a Level
			 3.
* If the offender has provided information on record or during
			 the interview that he/she is likely to commit subsequent sexually offenses, the
			 offender may be assigned Level 3 or referred to the SOAC for a determination of
			 Level 4, if appropriate.
* If the offender's offense history, behavior, or victim
			 characteristics (e.g., extremely young victim, stranger victim, extra-familial
			 victim, etc.) indicates community notification should go beyond the recidivism
			 risk suggested by the actuarial instruments.
Considerations for Decreased Notification
* If after treatment, (behavioral, anti-androgen or other), the
			 offender is able to show evidence that the treatment has significantly enhanced
			 the offender's impulse control ability and decreased the predisposition to
			 re-offend, the community notification level assigned may be lower than the
			 recidivism risk suggested by the actuarial instruments, unless the offender has
			 been classified at Level 4, Sexually Violent Predator.
* If there is evidence to show that the offense was a temporary
			 aberration unlikely to recur, or the nature and pattern of the offense is such
			 that it poses less of a risk to the community at large, the community
			 notification level assigned may be lower than the recidivism risk suggested by
			 the actuarial instruments.
* If the offender's current risk assessment data is at such
			 variance with aspects of the official record (e.g., the alleged victim
			 recanted, or the spouse or other witness admitted that the allegations were
			 fabricated out of spite), the community notification level assigned may be
			 lower than the recidivism risk suggested by the actuarial instruments.
* If the official documentation of the sex offense indicates that
			 it was a statutory offense, without evidence of violence, coercion or a deviant
			 attraction, and if there is not a pattern of illegal sexual behavior, the
			 community notification level assigned may be lower than the recidivism risk
			 suggested by the actuarial instruments.
Sex Offender Profile Report
A sex offender profile report will be written summarizing the
			 important aspects of each record completed, indicating the level of community
			 notification level assigned the offender, and providing recommendations for
			 purposes of notification and monitoring.
At a minimum, a report should include:
* Identifying demographic information,
* Sexual offense conviction(s) and date as indicated on the
			 Judgment and Commitment or Disposition,
* Brief synopsis (overview) of the sex crime,
* Prior (other) criminal convictions of a violent or sexual
			 nature for which SOSRA has a judgment,
* Interview synopsis,
* A history of learning or intellectual problems,
* A history of mental illness or mental health treatment,
* Additional factors affecting community notification
			 level,
* The assessed community notification level,
* High risk behaviors impacting supervision, and
* Signature line.
A Disclaimer should be placed at the end of the report
			 identifying those individuals who have access to this information and the
			 requirement for them to delete any identifying victim information if given to
			 anyone other than law enforcement.
Offender Fact Sheet
The Offender Fact Sheet will include the following
			 information:
* A recent photo of the offender/Date of Photo, if known
* Offender name
* Known aliases
* Social security number
* Fingerprint ID class/code
* SID#
* CSN#
* ADC#
* Driver's license number
* Date of birth
* Height
* Weight
* Race
* Identifying marks or scars
* Hair color
* Eye color
* Community notification level
* Date of DNA sample
* Anticipated legal address/Date Last Verified
* Temporary address (if applicable)
* Probation/Parole Office
* Place of employment
* Brief description of crime
* Criminal History/Sexual Violence
* Victim preference
* Factors most likely to affect community notification
			 level
* Treatment history
Notification to the Offender
The offender will be notified by certified mail of the assessed
			 community notification level and the notification guidelines. The notification
			 will be mailed to the address provided to the Arkansas Crime Information Center
			 for purposes of registration, unless there is a valid reason to deviate from
			 this policy, i.e., the offender calls and has just updated his address, but it
			 is not yet in ACIC.
Administrative Review
The offender's request for an administrative review must be made,
			 in writing, within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the assessment level
			 notification sent to the offender by certified mail. The offender is
			 responsible for delivery of the request for administrative review to SOSRA. The
			 offender should send a written request for administrative review to P.O. Box
			 6209, Pine Bluff, AR 71611.
The offender must clearly state and support, with documentary
			 evidence attached to the request, his/her basis for the administrative review.
			 The following shall be considered as a basis for administrative review:
1. The rules and procedures of the SOSRA were
		  not properly followed in reaching a decision of the community notification
		  level of the sex offender;
2.
		  Documents or information not available at the time of assessment have a bearing
		  on the risk that the sex offender poses to the community; or
3. The assessment is not supported by
		  substantial evidence.
The administrative review is a review of the record only and is
			 conducted by a member of the Sex Offender Assessment Committee. The offender
			 has no right to a hearing in which he/she will appear and/or call
			 witnesses.
Upon receipt of a request for an administrative review, the SOSRA
			 administrator will forward the request and the record to the reviewing
			 official. The reviewing official will review the record and may the case to the
			 Sex Offender Assessment Committee for a vote as to whether the community
			 notification level should be modified. If an administrative review cannot be
			 completed within thirty (30) days of receipt of the request for administrative
			 review, the reviewing official shall notify the offender of the delay by
			 regular mail. Once completed, the results of the administrative review will be
			 forwarded to the offender by certified mail. Community notification will
			 commence five (5) days after the postmark of the administrative review decision
			 to the offender.
During the Administrative Review, law enforcement may make
			 community notification only at the level immediately below the assessed
			 community notification level upon which review has been requested. SOSRA will
			 notify law enforcement of the conclusion and results of the administrative
			 review at which time additional notification may be made by law enforcement
			 based upon the results of the administrative review.
Judicial Review
Upon receipt of the findings of the administrative review, the
			 offender has thirty (30) days to file a petition under the Arkansas
			 Administrative Procedures Act in Pulaski County Circuit Court or in the Circuit
			 Court of the county in which the offender resides, requesting judicial review
			 of the community notification level.
As part of the judicial review process, the Committee may ask the
			 court to seal statements of victims, medical records, and other items that
			 could place third parties at risk of harm.
Community notification will continue at the level determined by
			 the Administrative Review during the pendancy of a judicial review. The
			 community notification level will be adjusted pursuant to any change ordered by
			 the court as a result of the judicial review process.
When notice of a judicial review is received, SOSRA will fax
			 copies of the notice to the Attorney General's Office, and the Compliance
			 Office.
Preparing the Record
SOSRA will use the following procedure when preparing the record
			 for the judicial review:
* Copy each section as it is divided in the record,
* Number each page before it is copied,
* Remove duplicates, unless the duplicates have notes written on
			 them or contain information not on the original document,
* Retain any duplicate documents in a manila folder marked
			 "duplicates" in the original file,
* Make four (4) copies of the file,
* Bind copies in the same manner as the original record,
* Certify each copy as true and correct, and
* Provide three (3) copies of the file to the Attorney General's
			 Office.
Notification
If a request for Administrative Review is not received within
			 twenty (20) days after receipt of notification, the notification process will
			 proceed. A copy of the Sex Offender Risk Assessment & Profile Report,
			 Offender Fact Sheet, and the Notification Guidelines will be mailed to the
			 Local Police Department, Local Sheriffs Department, Prosecuting Attorney,
			 Department of Community Correction, the Arkansas Crime Information Center
			 (ACIC), and the Arkansas Parole Board (if the offender is incarcerated).
The law enforcement officer having jurisdiction over an offender
			 shall review the notification guidelines and procedures, and the offender fact
			 sheet. Prior to notification, the law enforcement agency should confirm the
			 offender's location. Any discrepancies on the Offender Fact Sheet should be
			 immediately brought to the attention of Sex Offender Screening & Risk
			 Assessment Program: Phone (870) 850- 8429 or FAX: (870) 850-8446.
Local law enforcement agencies are permitted to perform
			 notifications regarding sex offenders to members of the community.
Notification Guidelines
The notification guidelines indicate which segments of the
			 community must be notified. Notification given to any individual or agency does
			 not authorize that individual or agency to disseminate information beyond those
			 residing with the individual, or beyond those who have a need to know within
			 the agency.
The higher the community notification level assigned, the broader
			 the notification that must be given. These notification guidelines apply to
			 adult offenders. It is the responsibility of the Chief Law Enforcement Officer
			 to interpret these guidelines and prepare a notification plan. Should
			 circumstances change that may increase the offender's threat to the community,
			 it is the responsibility of the Chief Law Enforcement Officer to modify the
			 existing notification plan or request a reassessment.
Discretion must be used in applying the guidelines to any
			 offender. The harm that may be caused by a particular notification must be
			 weighed against the protection that would be afforded the public. For example,
			 notifying the neighbors about a Level 1 or Level 2 incest offender may further
			 victimize the offender's spouse and child if the offender's family is known to
			 the community at large.
Level 1 / Low Community Notification
* The law enforcement agency having jurisdiction, and other law
			 enforcement agencies likely to encounter the offender. This may include state
			 and federal law enforcement agencies, campus police, school safety officers,
			 and the like.
* All adult members of the household where the offender is
			 residing or intends to reside, unless the offender is residing or intends to
			 reside in a residential treatment facility, group home, foster home, half-way
			 house or other supervised living arrangement, in which case only the residence
			 supervisor or foster parent should be notified.
* Victims or guardians of victims of adult offenders are notified
			 through the VINE system operated by the Arkansas Department of Correction.
			 Victims or guardians of victims of juvenile offenders should be notified by law
			 enforcement.
Level 2 / Moderate Community Notification
* All parties specified in level 1 must be notified.
* The heads of agencies and organizations that serve individuals
			 in the offender's target group must be notified. This may include, but is not
			 limited to, schools, day care centers, community and youth groups, religious
			 organizations, libraries, the Department of Human Services, women's
			 organizations and shelters, park security, businesses frequented by
			 children.
* Employers must be notified.
* State licensing boards will be notified as deemed appropriate
			 by local law enforcement, when the person is licensed by the board.
* Individuals or heads of families with members within the
			 offender's target group who are likely to encounter the offender, or live in
			 the same neighborhood as the offender must be notified.
Level 3 / High Community Notification
* All of the entities and individuals listed for Levels 1 and 2
			 must be notified, unless to do so would cause harm to the victim(s).
* Notification must be made to any member of the community whom
			 the offender is likely to encounter, based on the offender's prior history,
			 recreational or religious interests, employment, or the characteristics of the
			 offender's victims.
* Notification should be conducted face-to-face between law
			 enforcement and citizens to the extent possible. Those likely to encounter the
			 offender, including all neighbors, are to be given an Offender Fact Sheet and
			 cautioned about the appropriate use of the information.
* Offender Fact Sheet information on offenders rated at Level 3
			 (high ) or Level 4 (Sexually Violent Predator) will be available to the public
			 on the ACIC web site (
http://www.acic.org/
).
Level 4 / Sexually Violent Predator
* All of the entities and individuals listed for Levels 1 through
			 3 must be notified.
* Notification of members of the general public in the vicinity
			 of where the offender lives, travels and works should be done. It is preferable
			 to notify these individuals in a face-to-face meeting, and to encourage
			 assistance in monitoring the offender rather than instigating harassment, fear
			 or hatred. However, open community meetings or meetings with neighborhood watch
			 groups are also acceptable.
* Any individual having good reason may request an Offender Fact
			 Sheet from the Chief Law Enforcement Officer. Each individual given an Offender
			 Fact Sheet must be advised that it is not for publication, but may only be used
			 in accordance with the law and these guidelines.
* The media may also be used to conduct level 4 notification, if
			 the Chief Law Enforcement Officer having jurisdiction deems it necessary to
			 protect the community.
* Printed material, posters, and electronic media may be used to
			 notify and inform the public in the most necessary and potentially dangerous
			 situations.
* The Offender Fact Sheets of all Sexually Violent Predators will
			 be available to the public on the ACIC website.
Re-Assessment
Adult offenders, classified Levels 1 through 3, may request
			 reassessment five(5) years after the date of the most recent assessment.
			 Reassessments will include a polygraph, voice stress analysis, or
			 plethysmograph (measure of sexual interest examination), as deemed appropriate
			 by the SOSRA. The cost of polygraph, voice stress analysis and/or
			 plethysmograph examinations will be billed to the person being
			 reassessed.
Reassessments of incarcerated individuals will include
			 administration of a polygraph examination, voice stress analysis and/or
			 plethysmograph (measure of sexual interest), as deemed necessary by SOSRA
			 staff. The cost of these examinations will be borne by the Sex Offender
			 Screening & Risk Assessment Program.
Reassessment may be requested by the Department of Community
			 Correction, the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction, the court, the
			 Arkansas Parole Board, or the Sex Offender Assessment Committee at any time, by
			 submission of the Sex Offender Re-Assessment Form or a statement of reason to
			 Sex Offender Assessment Program. The cost of any polygraph, voice stress
			 analysis and/or plethysmograph examinations on referrals by law enforcement
			 will be borne by the Sex Offender Assessment Committee. Forms for requesting
			 reassessment are available from the ACIC web site or may be obtained from the
			 Sex Offender Screening & Risk Assessment Program.
Refusal of, or non-compliance with, reassessment will result in a
			 written notification to law enforcement in the area in which the offender
			 resides, and to any supervising agency. Refusal or non-compliance will also
			 result in the offender being assigned a default level 3 or a level 4, if enough
			 information exists to determine that he/she fits the SVP criteria.
Offenders will be given two opportunities to appear for
			 re-assessment. If they do not appear for either, they will be assigned a
			 default level 3. If sufficient information exists to determine that the
			 offender fits the SVP criteria the offender will be referred to the
			 SOAC.
Termination of Requirement to Register
The offender whose offenses do not require lifetime registration
			 and who has maintained registration for fifteen (15) years, may apply to the
			 sentencing court for an order terminating the registration requirement. The
			 termination procedure involves reassessment ordered by the court and an
			 evidentiary hearing.
Offenders who have been convicted of (an) aggravated sexual
			 offense(s), or who have been found to be Sexually Violent Predators are
			 required to maintain lifelong registration.
Expungement of criminal convictions under the provisions of
			 A.C.A. §§
										16-93-301
			 - 303 does not relieve an individual of the duty to register or reregister. The
			 requirement to register due to a criminal conviction is relieved if the
			 underlying conviction of the offender is reversed, vacated, or set aside, or if
			 the offender is pardoned. The duty to register shall be relieved upon the
			 receipt and verification by the Arkansas Crime Information Center of
			 documentation from the court verifying the fact that the criminal conviction
			 has been reversed, vacated, or set aside or from the Governor's office that the
			 Governor has pardoned the offender.
Records
The Sex Offender Assessment Committee will maintain all
			 documentation gathered and all assessments administered. Original documents
			 will be maintained for at least one year, after which time case files may be
			 digitally imaged and the original documents will be destroyed. If there is
			 ongoing litigation that would necessitate the hard copy being maintained beyond
			 one year, the files will not be digitally imaged until the resolution of the
			 court proceedings.
Access to documents generated by the Sex Offender Assessment
			 Committee may be granted to ACIC, and to any law enforcement agency or court of
			 competent jurisdiction.
The offender may request copies of all reports generated and a
			 list of all documents obtained from other agencies from the Sex Offender
			 Screening & Risk Assessment Program. A copy of the tape or video of the
			 interview may also be requested.
The Sex Offender Assessment Committee will not provide copies of
			 working notes, or of copywrited psychological tests that are restricted to
			 licensed professionals. Copies of records generated by other agencies will not
			 be released except under court order.
These documents are not subject to the Freedom of
			 Information Act.
Research
The assessment process will be the subject of ongoing research in
			 an effort to develop an Arkansas specific actuarial tool and to improve the
			 accuracy of the overall assessment process.
Access for the purpose of research must be requested in writing
			 and is subject to approval by the Arkansas Department of Correction with
			 recommendation by the Sex Offender Assessment Committee.
Immunity
Public officials, public employees, public agencies, and members
			 of the Sex Offender Assessment Committee are immune from civil liability for
			 good faith conduct under Act 989 of 1997, as amended.
Nothing in Act 989 shall be deemed to impose any liability upon,
			 or give rise to a cause of action against, any public official, public
			 employee, public agency, or member of the Sex Offender Assessment Committee for
			 any discretionary decision to release relevant and necessary information,
			 unless it is shown that the official, employee, agency or Committee member
			 acted with gross negligence or in bad faith.
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Sex Offender Screening and Risk Assessment
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Sex Offender Screening & Risk Assessment Request for
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