The bill, titled "Family Violence Registration Program," establishes a central database managed by the Department of Public Safety that will contain information about individuals convicted of or granted deferred adjudication for offenses involving family violence. The database will include details about persons who were 17 years or older at the time of their offense and will require these individuals to register for a period of ten years following their last conviction or grant of deferred adjudication. The bill outlines the responsibilities of the department in maintaining the database, including notifying individuals of their registration duties, tracking compliance, and providing public access to certain information while protecting sensitive data.

Additionally, the bill mandates public notice requirements when a person registers or changes their address, ensuring that local communities are informed. It also includes provisions for exemptions from registration under specific circumstances and establishes penalties for non-compliance with registration requirements, classifying such failures as a Class C misdemeanor. The bill emphasizes the importance of funding for the establishment and maintenance of the database and related systems, allowing the department to accept donations and grants to support these efforts.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 411.135 (Government Code 411)