Oklahoma § 57-581 - Short title - Legislative findings
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 57-581 — Short title - Legislative findings, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 57-581. Short title - Legislative findings
A. Sections 581 et seq. of this title shall be known and may be
cited as the "Sex Offenders Registration Act".
B. The Legislature finds that sex offenders who commit other
predatory acts against children and persons who prey on others as a
result of mental illness pose a high risk of re-offending after
release from custody. The Legislature further finds that the
privacy interest of persons adjudicated guilty of these crimes is
less important than the state's interest in public safety. The
Legislature additionally finds that a system of registration will
permit law enforcement officials to identify and alert the public
when necessary for protecting the public safety.
Added by Laws 1989, c. 212, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1989. Amended by Laws
1995, c. 142, § 1, eff. July 1, 1995; Laws 1997, c. 260, § 2, eff.
Nov. 1, 1997.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 57-581
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 57-581 cover?
Section 57-581 ("Short title - Legislative findings") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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