I have written two pieces on the RSO travel issue, just published: The first is about International Megan’s Law (download pdf) The second describes current treatment (and regardless of Megan’s enactment) of RSO’s into the U.S. (download pdf) It was an ambitious undertaking but I hope that you will find them to be worthwhile. I believe that it is the most comprehensive treatment of this subject (thus far) but it is entirely possible that there may be omissions in these pieces and so would welcome your comments or criticisms for…
Read MoreDay: June 24, 2014
Sex offender ordinance repealed
A city ordinance prohibiting sex offenders from frequenting parks, playgrounds, daycare centers, schools, libraries and other places where children are normally present was repealed at the June 11 Placerville City Council meeting. Full Article
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The city council Tuesday reluctantly repealed a section in the Municipal Code referring to sex offenders and regulating their proximity to children’s facilities. The matter was brought before the council by City Attorney Julia Lew because of recent lawsuits in other cities with the same type of ordinance and because the city has been receiving letters and suggestions of legal action. Full Article
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