Tratamiento involuntario para jóvenes delincuentes sexuales

Explicación Simple

Esta ley se aplica a jóvenes que han cometido delitos sexuales y que necesitan tratamiento. Si un joven es considerado un 'delincuente sexual violento', puede ser enviado a un centro para recibir ayuda involuntaria.

Es como cuando un niño se comporta mal y sus padres deciden llevarlo a un campamento de disciplina. A veces, es necesario que alguien los ayude a cambiar su comportamiento.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que un joven llamado Juan ha tenido problemas con la ley por comportamiento sexual violento. Después de ser evaluado, un tribunal decide que necesita tratamiento en un centro especializado. Aunque a Juan no le gusta la idea, debe asistir al programa para mejorar y no volver a cometer delitos.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

(9) An individual who, on or after the effective date of this section, is a sexually violent delinquent child who is committed for involuntary treatment or, on the effective date of this section, is under commitment receiving involuntary treatment in the State-owned facility or unit as set forth in Chapter 64 (relating to court-ordered involuntary treatment of certain sexually violent persons). (Dec. 20, 2011, P.L.446, No.111, eff. one year; July 5, 2012, P.L.880, No.91, eff. Dec. 20, 2012; Mar. 14, 2014, P.L.41, No.19, eff. imd.) 2014Amendment.Act 19 amended par. (3) and added pars. (3.1), (3.2) and (8.2), retroactive to December 20, 2012. References in Text.Section 16 of Act 111 of 2011 provided that any reference in any act or part of an act to section 9795.1, referred to in par. (4), shall be deemed a reference to section 9799.15 as if fully set forth in that act or part of that act. Cross References. Section 9799.13 is referred to in sections 9718.4, 9799.12, 9799.15, 9799.16, 9799.18, 9799.19, 9799.21, 9799.22, 9799.25 of this title; section 4915.1 of Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses). 42 Pa.C.S. 2014 - Amendments 2012Amendment.Act 91 amended subsecs. (b)(12) and (21), (c)(9), (12) and (17) and (d)(12), (13) and (15) and added subsec. (b)(23). 2011 Amendment.Act 111 added section 9799.14. Cross References. Section 9799.14 is referred to in sections 9718.2, 9799.12, 9799.13, 9799.15 of this title.