New York A08930 amends the correction law to enhance risk assessment for sex offenders.
New York A08930 amends the correction law to improve the assessment of risk for sex offenders. The bill mandates the use of validated risk assessment instruments to determine the likelihood of a repeat offense. It incorporates various factors, including criminal history, psychological profiles, and recent behavior. The Division of Criminal Justice Services and the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision are required to maintain a statewide database of recidivism statistics and conduct periodic studies to assess the predictive value of these instruments.
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