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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The Department of Corrections, a county correctional facility, an institution or facility set forth in section 6352(a)(3) (relating to disposition of delinquent child) and the separate, State-owned facility or unit established under Chapter 64 (relating to court-ordered involuntary treatment of certain sexually violent persons) shall have the following duties:
(1) To perform their respective duties in accordance with section 9799.19 (relating to initial registration). This paragraph includes taking a current photograph of the individual specified in section 9799.13 (relating to applicability) before the individual is released from confinement or commitment or is discharged.
(2) On a form prescribed by the Pennsylvania State Police, to notify the Pennsylvania State Police each time a sexual offender is incarcerated, committed or released, including supervised release. In the case of a juvenile offender or sexually violent delinquent child, the facility shall notify the Pennsylvania State Police each time the individual is committed, released or transferred to another facility or institution. This paragraph shall include a community corrections center or community contract facility.
(3) To assist sexual offenders registering under this subchapter.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 42 Pa.C.S.A. Judiciary and Judicial Procedure § 9799.34. Duties of facilities housing sexual offenders - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-42-pacsa-judiciary-and-judicial-procedure/pa-csa-sect-42-9799-34/
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