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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 64
(By Delegate Hunt)
Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance
conduct a study to review, study and examine the criminal law,
judicial proceedings and incarceration of perpetrators of sex
offenses to determine if a more aggressive and comprehensive
set of reforms are needed to protect public safety and to lock
up sex offenders for longer periods.
Whereas, The citizens of this state are overwhelmed by the
heinous crimes committed by repeat perpetrators of sex crimes
against the most vulnerable members of society; and
Whereas, The impact that these numerous reports sexual
assaults, molestation and rape crimes has on neighborhoods and
communities is one of helplessness and anger; and
Whereas, Every effort should be made to find a way to deal with
sexual offenders and sexual predators who remain dangerous when
they are returned to society; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby
requested to conduct an interim study
to review, study and examine
the criminal law, judicial proceedings and incarceration of perpetrators of sex offenses to determine if a more aggressive and
comprehensive set of reforms are needed to protect public safety
and to lock up sex offenders for longer periods
; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and
Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2006, on
its findings, conclusions and recommendations, together with drafts
of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations;
and, be it
Further Resolved, That the expenses necessary to conduct this
study, to prepare a report and to draft necessary legislation be
paid from legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on
Government and Finance.
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