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Megan Kanka, 7, was
killed in July 1994 in Hamilton Township, New Jersey. Jesse Timmerndequas,
a twice-convicted sex offender, was sentenced to death for Megan's murder
and rape. Megan's parents lobbied for state and federal laws requiring
officials to find ways to warn neighbors when known sex offenders move
into a neighborhood. In May 1996, the Federal Megan's Law was signed by
President Clinton, requiring states to disclose to the public, information
about sex offenders.
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Under Megan's Law, each state and the
federal government are compelled to register individuals who have been
convicted of sex crimes against children. And each state and the
federal government have to make private and personal information on
convicted sex offenders available to the public. Megan's Law arms
the public with certain information on the whereabouts of dangerous sex
offenders so that local communities may protect themselves and their
children. The law also authorizes local law enforcement to notify
the public about high-risk and serious sex offenders who reside in, are
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Current Registered Sex Offenders
As a result of House Bill 180 (Megan's
Law), sex offenders are required to register with the county in which they
reside. Any person who is found to be a sexual predator, habitual
sex offender, or sexual oriented offender, and resides in Gallia County
must register with the Gallia County Sheriff's Office. For additional information see
Ohio Revised Code 2950.01 |
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