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Editorial: Right track on sex-offense law

By "eAdvocate"

2-22-2011 Colorado: Legislators appear to have learned from last year's debacle in setting priorities for continuing a sex-offender oversight panel. The state legislature has a chance this year to get it right when it comes to reauthorizing Colorado's highly regarded sex- offender management board. Last year's misguided attempt, which included efforts to water down the board's power, was ultimately vetoed by Gov. Bill Ritter, and deservedly so. Judging by the latest measure, which will be heard in committee this week, it seems state lawmakers are on the right track. Created in 1992, Colorado's sex- offender management board was charged with providing statewide standards for the court-ordered treatment and management of convicted sex offenders...continue to full post

Full post as published by Sex Offender Issues, News, Recidivism and Studies on February 22, 2011 (boomark / email).