What is Megan's Law?

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Megan's Law in a nutshell is that sex offenders are required to register with local police, and that police agencies provide that information to the public. The problem is that many people do not know how to find the information. Also, there is no requirement for police agencies to notify the general public when registered sex offenders move into the community. They only are required to make the information available.

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