A.__To go to the bedside of that committed person's spouse or parent or other member of that committed person's immediate family who is seriously ill;

B.__To attend the funeral of a member of that committed person's immediate family; or

C.__To receive necessary medical or dental care that is not available in the facility where the committed person is confined.

2.__Conditions.__A committed person granted an escorted leave of absence under this section must be under the continuous supervision of an escort.__The escort must be a correctional officer or other person approved by the commissioner.__The escort shall be in visual or auditory contact with the person at all times.__Contact may not be aided by any electronic or other device.

3.__Notice.__A committed person may not begin an escorted leave of absence until the commissioner has notified the law enforcement agency with jurisdiction in the area of the person's destination.

4.__Restricted to State.__A committed person granted an escorted leave of absence may not leave the State unless approved by the court.

5.__Reimbursement of costs. The commissioner may seek reimbursement from the committed person or members of the family of the committed person for the costs of an escorted leave of absence unless the committed person and the committed person's family members are indigent and without resources sufficient to reimburse the State for the costs of the leave of absence.

SUMMARY

This bill provides a procedure for the commitment of a person determined to be a sexually violent predator if a court finds that the person has a mental abnormality or personality disorder that makes it likely that the person will engage in predatory acts of sexual violence if not confined in a secure facility. Protections are provided to a person subject to commitment. Care and treatment must be provided and the commitment is subject to annual review. Notice of release or discharge is required for victims, witnesses and other persons