Revisión del Fin de Sentencia para Delincuentes Sexuales

Explicación Simple

Antes de que un delincuente sexual termine su pena, se revisa si puede volver a cometer delitos. Esto implica que se le examina para ver si es seguro dejarlo salir.

Es como revisar el motor de un coche antes de dejar que alguien lo conduzca de nuevo. Queremos asegurarnos de que todo funcione bien antes de permitir que vuelva a la carretera.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan fue condenado por un delito sexual y su pena está por terminar. Antes de liberarlo, se le hace un examen para evaluar si es seguro que regrese a la comunidad. Si el examen muestra que tiene un alto riesgo de reincidencia, el consejo decidirá imponer condiciones estrictas antes de su liberación.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

(1)(a) Except as provided in (c) of this subsection, before the expiration of the minimum term, as part of the end of sentence review process under RCW 72.09.340, 72.09.345, and where appropriate, 72.09.370, the department shall conduct, and the offender shall participate in, an examination of the offender, incorporating methodologies that are recognized by experts in the prediction of sexual dangerousness, and including a prediction of the probability that the offender will engage in sex offenses if released.(b) The board may contract for an additional, independent examination, subject to the standards in this section.(c) If at the time the sentence is imposed by the superior court the offender's minimum term has expired or will expire within one hundred twenty days of the sentencing hearing, the department shall conduct, within ninety days of the offender's arrival at a department of corrections facility, and the offender shall participate in, an examination of the offender, incorporating methodologies that are recognized by experts in the prediction of sexual dangerousness, and including a prediction of the probability that the offender will engage in sex offenses if released.(2) The board shall impose the conditions and instructions provided for in RCW 9.94A.720. The board shall consider the department's recommendations and may impose conditions in addition to those recommended by the department. The board may impose or modify conditions of community custody following notice to the offender.(3)(a) Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, no later than ninety days before expiration of the minimum term, but after the board receives the results from the end of sentence review process and the recommendations for additional or modified conditions of community cus