SB 6515-S - DIGEST
(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

Establishes a sexually violent predator review group.

Requires the state sex offender policy board to establish and provide oversight, staff support, research, and consultation to the sexually violent predator review group, led by the sexually violent predator section chief in the attorney general's office.

Requires the review group to, at a minimum: (1) Identify regional differences and challenges to developing appropriate treatment and facilities for persons released to less restrictive alternatives;

(2) Recommend methods to promote and increase the development of appropriate treatment and facilities for persons released to a less restrictive alternative statewide, targeting counties that do not currently have appropriate services;

(3) Develop a statewide repository to identify all certified treatment providers by county; and

(4) Recommend the appropriate procedures and level of involvement for the department of social and health services and the department of corrections in discharge planning, community supervision, and developing appropriate treatment and facilities for persons released to less restrictive alternatives.