Jessica’s Law Partially Blocked
On November - 4 - 2010
SoCal Judge Blocks Part Of Jessica’s Law
The judge says the law’s restrictions may undermine public safety.
LOS ANGELES — The law restricting sex offenders from living within 2,000 feet of parks and schools has been temporarily blocked by a California judge. The ruling halts enforcement of portions of the measure known as Jessica’s Law. It forbids sex offenders from residing within 2,000 feet of a public or private school, or a park where children gather. Superior Court Judge Peter Espinoza’s ruling this week says parolees are forced to become homeless or go to prison because the law gives them few housing options.
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Posted on November 4th, 2010 at 11:21 pm