Section 15-20-25.3

Sexually violent predator. THIS SECTION WAS ASSIGNED BY THE CODE COMMISSIONER. THIS SECTION HAS NOT BEEN CODIFIED BY THE LEGISLATURE.

(a) Whenever an individual is convicted of a criminal sex offense in this state, the state, at the time of sentencing, may petition the sentencing court to enter an order adjudging the offender to be a sexually violent predator.

(b) If the state so petitions, it shall present clear and convincing evidence that the offender suffers from a mental abnormality or personality disorder that makes the person likely to engage in predatory criminal sex offenses.

(c) Any offender determined in any other state to be a sexually violent predator shall be considered a sexually violent predator in this state.

(d) Sexually violent predators shall be required, upon release, to provide to the responsible agency, in addition to the information required to complete a community notification flyer as provided in subdivision (3) of Section 15-20-21:

(1) A full history of criminal offenses committed by the offender.

(2) Documentation of any treatment received for the mental abnormality or personality disorder of the offender.

(e) A sexually violent predator shall be required to verify his or her place of residence on a quarterly basis, rather than an annual basis as is generally provided in Section 15-20-24.

(f) An intentional failure to comply with any provision of this section shall constitute a Class C felony.

(Act 2001-1127, 2001 4th Sp. Sess., p. 1199, §2.)