A932F643A15D9EDE8725838D0070FA0F Hearing Summary

The following individuals appeard before the committee on behalf of the SOMB:  John Odenheimer, SOMB Member, Kelly Hume, Office of Domestic Violence and Sex Offender Management; and, Chris Lobanov-Rostovsky, Sex Offender Management Unit Administrator.   The SOMB Annual Legislative Report was distributed (Attachment B).

Mr. Odenheimer provided background information about the SOMB and its duties and responsibilities.  He also gave an overview of the various SOMB subcommittees and working groups.   

Kelly Hume discussed the annual legislative report, including research findings and evidence-based practices. 

Chris Lobanov-Rostovsky discussed how the SOMB supports and provides technical assistance to providers.  Ms. Hume and Mr. Lobanov-Rostovsky answered questions about the complaint process, disclosure statements, state audit recommendations, terminology, registration of juvenile sex offenders, and rehabilitation.  Committee discussion continued about Community Corrections and sex offender placement. 

The committee discussed the preliminary report by an independent evaluator, included in the annual report,  and expressed concerns about some of the findings, especially those regarding public participation and conflict of interest.