Community Notification
/ˈkɒmjʊnɪti ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal process by which authorities inform a community about the presence or release of individuals, typically sex offenders, who may pose a risk to public safety.
The state enacted new laws to enhance community notification about registered sex offenders.
Forms
- community notification
- community notifications
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Commentary
Community notification laws require careful balancing of public safety interests with individual privacy rights; drafters should clearly define triggers and scope of notification to avoid constitutional issues.
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