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January 2008
 An Assessment of Current Management Practices of Adult Sex Offenders in
California: Initial Report
The 15-member Sex Offender Management Board (SOMB) was created by
California lawmakers and the governor to examine how the state handles
sex offenders. To conduct the research, the SOMB took testimony from
state policy makers, public safety officials, and subject matter experts
at its monthly meetings. In addition, the board reviewed existing
research and policy documents. The board reviewed the effects of
Proposition 83 approved by California's voters on November 7, 2006, which
made many changes to sentencing and parole supervision practices. It also
restricted residential locations for sex offenders convicted of specified
acts.
SOMB noted that the majority of elements related to Proposition 83,
especially those related to sentencing have been implemented, but the
supervision and residential limitations sections pose problems that may
need to be clarified by the courts or through legislation.
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