Assembly Bill 837 amends the procedures for the placement of sexually violent persons on supervised release in Wisconsin. The bill requires the Department of Health Services (DHS) to notify the county when submitting a supervised release plan to the court. Before the court can approve the plan, the county must conduct an assessment of the proposed residence to ensure compliance with existing restrictions and report the findings to the court. Additionally, the bill expands the definition of "adjacent properties" to include alleys, allowing for more flexibility in determining the proximity of residences to a child's primary residence.

The bill also modifies the court's review process for the supervised release plan. If the plan does not meet the treatment needs of the individual or the safety needs of the community, including compliance with the new assessment requirement, the court may reject the plan and direct the preparation of a new one. This ensures that both the individual's needs and community safety are adequately addressed before approving supervised release.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 980.08(4)(dm)1.c, 980.08, 980.08(4)(g)