This bill amends Section 692A.124 of the Iowa Code to enhance the use of electronic monitoring for sex offenders. It specifies that sex offenders placed on probation, parole, work release, special sentence, or any other type of conditional release may be supervised by an electronic tracking and monitoring system, contingent upon a validated risk assessment approved by the Department of Corrections. The bill also clarifies that if a sex offender is under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court, the decision to use electronic monitoring will be based on a risk assessment performed by a juvenile court officer.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision stating that a sex offender who is subject to registration and verification requirements but is unable to provide verification of their residence must be supervised by an electronic tracking and monitoring system, alongside any other conditions of supervision. This amendment aims to ensure that sex offenders who cannot confirm their residence are still monitored effectively to enhance public safety.

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Introduced: 692A.124