Sex Offender Notification
/ˈsɛks əˈfɛndər nɒtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal process of informing the public or specific entities about individuals convicted of sex crimes, typically through registries or community notifications to enhance public safety.
The city held a sex offender notification meeting to inform residents about new registrants in their neighborhood.
Forms
- sex offender notification
- sex offender notifications
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Commentary
Commonly arises in statutory and procedural law related to criminal sentencing and community protection; varies by jurisdiction regarding the scope and method of notification.
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