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| Sex-Predator Bill Getting Costly, Seeking Cuts |
| By mercurynews.com |
| Published: 08/09/2010 |
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SACRAMENTO, Calif.—A state lawmaker who wants to put certain child molesters in prison for life after a first offense is trying to reduce the cost of his bill, which comes with a sky-high price as the state struggles with persistent budget deficits. Republican Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher of San Diego has offered several amendments to the legislation, some of which would save money elsewhere in state corrections spending. One includes allowing many people convicted of petty theft to serve their time in county jails, rather than being sent to prison. "We want to focus on people we're afraid of and not people we're mad at, and we need to prioritize," Fletcher said. The bill is to be considered by the Senate Appropriations Committee this week. The legislation also adopts recommendations from the state's Sex Offender Management Board for improving the monitoring of paroled sex offenders, including the routine use of polygraph examinations. It also would base the treatment and supervision of sex offenders on the crime they committed and the likelihood they will re-offend. Read More. |
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