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Results for civil commitment of sex offenders (virginia)
1 results foundAuthor: Virginia. Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission Title: Review of the Civil Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators Summary: Item 30 of the 2011 Appropriation Act directed JLARC staff to review the civil commitment of sexually violent predators in Virginia. JLARC staff found that Virginia’s risk assessment approach is flawed. Citing a specific actuarial assessment instrument and score in statute does not allow qualified professionals to use their professional judgment to review certain high-risk offenders. It also makes it likely that the State will use an out-ofdate instrument as actuarial science evolves. To address these flaws, it is recommended that the Code of Virginia be amended to remove references to a specific instrument and score. JLARC staff also found that Virginia’s risk assessment process does not provide enough flexibility or sufficiently use consensus to decide whether to proceed with the civil commitment process. Several recommended changes are intended to create a more flexible and consensusbased process. Virginia’s civil commitment program will continue to grow over time, as more individuals are committed each year than are released. However, the rate of program growth can be reduced if certain program changes, such as those recommended, are made. Details: Richmond, VA: Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission, 2012. 202p. Source: House Document No. 5: Internet Resource: Accessed April 15, 2012 at http://jlarc.virginia.gov/meetings/November11/SVP.pdf Year: 2012 Country: United States URL: http://jlarc.virginia.gov/meetings/November11/SVP.pdf Shelf Number: 124973 Keywords: Civil Commitment of Sex Offenders (Virginia)Legislation |