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Legislation refers
  • to a run of enacting statutory laws, or
  • to a placed of statutory laws in a state. Legislation is go by the legislature and, in a select few states, must likewise become confirmed per executive. While the bill becomes a law the law is said to exist as "promulgated" or even "enacted."

    For reference in legislation particularly jurisdictions, watch a ensuing articles: List of Acts of Parliament of Canada List of Australian federal legislation List of United States federal legislation United Kingdom legislation European Union legislative procedure [http://members.fortunecity.com/victorcauchi/lex/lexindex.htm Laws of Malta] Chapter sum-up & the general Glossary of definitions.

    • Sexual Predator Commitment laws
    Analyzing civil commitment statutes that authorize the confinement and treatment of sexual predators following the completion of their criminal sentences. From the Washington State Institute for Public Policy.

    Protection of Children From Sexual Predators Act of 1998
    A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to violent sex crimes against children, and for other purposes.

    Violence Against Women Act of 1994
    The Violence Against Women Office of the United States Department of Justice implemented the 1994 Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and leads the national effort to stop domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking of women.

    ARS 36-3701 - Sexually Violent Predators
    Legislation relating to the treatment of sexually violent predatory offenders.

    Virginia - Sex Offenses
    Links to some of the sections of the Virginia Code dealing with sex offenses, from the Fairfax Bar Association.

    California - LAO Analysis of the 1999-00 Budget Bill Criminal Justice Crosscutting Issues
    Recommending the implementation of a strategy of 'containment' of high-risk adult sex offenders.

    Alabama Statutes
    Registration and notification laws for sex offenders.

    Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect
    Overview of statutes mandating reports of child abuse and neglect. References to statutes in all 50 states.

    Georgia Code - 16-6-5.1
    Criminalizing certain sexual conduct between persons in authority and their wards or clients.

    Georgia Code - 16-6-5
    Defining sex offenses against children.
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