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Representative Norman Rokeberg Session:
State Capitol, Room 24
Juneau, AK 99801-1182
Toll Free: (800) 773-4968
Phone: (907) 465-4968
Fax: (907) 465-2040
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Sectional Analysis for HB 67
An Act relating to release of certain persons alleged to have committed certain sexual offense.

Updated: March 27, 2000
Contact: Representative Rokeberg at (800) 773-4968

Section 1: Adds new section to statute concerning release in sexual abuse and sexual assault cases. Requires court to:

  1. Consider safety of the alleged victim
  2. Impose other conditions [in addition to bail] if the person is considered a danger to the victim or may not appear at court hearing:
    1. No contact with alleged victim except as allowed by court;
    2. Person reside in place where not likely to come in contact with the victim; and
    3. Take medication if so prescribed.
  3. Court now has a duty to inquire if:
    1. Victim or victim's parent or guardian has been notified of the hearing;
    2. Solicit comments from victim or victim's parent or guardian if present in the court room and wish to testify.

Section 2: Indicates that a person convicted of these crimes may not be released before sentence or pending appeal unless a judge feels that the person's possible term of imprisonment may be longer than the person's time in custody awaiting sentencing or appeal.

Section 3: Applicability. Applies to proceedings occurring on or after the effective date of the legislation.

NOTE: Crimes Covered By This Legislation Include:
11.41.410 Sexual Assault in the First Degree
11.41.420 Sexual Assault in the Second Degree
11.41.425 Sexual Assault in the Third Degree
11.41.434 Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the First Degree
11.41.435 Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the Second Degree
11.41.438 Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the Third Degree
11.41.450 Incest
11.41.455 Unlawful Exploitation of a Minor
11.41.458 Indecent Exposure in the First Degree

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