Establishes the persistent domestic violence offender registry to provide information on the persistent domestic violence offender, including but not limited to, the name, date of birth, conviction date, county or counties of convictions, and a current photograph of any person who was convicted of an offense against a victim of domestic violence and has at least one prior conviction for a family offense committed against a member of the same family as defined in subdivision one of section 530.11 of the criminal procedure law; makes related provisions.
Impact
If enacted, S08876 will amend the executive law to formalize the process by which offenders are registered as persistent domestic violence offenders. The law will require courts to forward necessary conviction information to the registry's office, ensuring timely updates that reflect offenders' legal statuses. This would serve to enhance public safety by allowing potential victims and concerned citizens to be informed about persistent offenders in their communities, thereby fostering a more proactive stance on domestic violence prevention.
Summary
Bill S08876 aims to establish a persistent domestic violence offender registry within the Office of the State Police in New York. The intent of this registry is to provide public access to information regarding individuals who have been convicted of domestic violence offenses, particularly those who have prior convictions for similar offenses against members of the same family. This bill specifies that the registry will include the offender's name, date of birth, conviction details, and a current photograph, while ensuring that sensitive information like addresses and social security numbers are not disclosed to the public.
Contention
The creation of a public registry for domestic violence offenders is likely to generate significant discussion regarding its implications for privacy and rehabilitation. Supporters argue that such a registry is essential for safeguarding potential victims by alerting them to dangerous individuals. However, critics may raise concerns about the stigmatization of offenders and the potential for the registry to impede rehabilitation efforts. The bill indicates specific durations for which offenders’ names will remain on the registry depending on the number of priors, which may also be a point of debate concerning its fairness and efficacy.
Same As
Establishes the persistent domestic violence offender registry to provide information on the persistent domestic violence offender, including but not limited to, the name, date of birth, conviction date, county or counties of convictions, and a current photograph of any person who was convicted of an offense against a victim of domestic violence and has at least one prior conviction for a family offense committed against a member of the same family as defined in subdivision one of section 530.11 of the criminal procedure law; makes related provisions.
Establishes the persistent domestic violence offender registry to provide information on the persistent domestic violence offender, including but not limited to, the name, date of birth, conviction date, county or counties of convictions, and a current photograph of any person who was convicted of an offense against a victim of domestic violence and has at least one prior conviction for a family offense committed against a member of the same family as defined in subdivision one of section 530.11 of the criminal procedure law; makes related provisions.
Establishes a persistent domestic violence offender registry of individuals convicted of multiple domestic violence offenses, which is available for public inquiry.
Establishes a persistent domestic violence offender registry of individuals convicted of multiple domestic violence offenses, which is available for public inquiry.