Pennsylvania Title 42, Section 9799.17, outlines the conditions under which the period of registration for juvenile offenders can be terminated, specifically addressing cases involving sexually violent delinquent children. The law specifies that registration may be continued or terminated based on certain criteria, including whether the juvenile is classified as a sexually violent delinquent child. It also references related sections and updates the department responsible for juvenile offender registration.
A sexually violent delinquent child is a juvenile who has been adjudicated or classified as having committed a sexually violent offense, subject to registration requirements.
The registration period can be terminated if the juvenile no longer meets the criteria, such as not being classified as a sexually violent delinquent child, based on the court’s determination.
Factors include the juvenile's classification status, age, rehabilitation progress, and whether they are still considered a sexually violent delinquent child.
The Department of Human Services, formerly known as the Department of Public Welfare, oversees juvenile offender registration in Pennsylvania.