Phrases with «civil confinement»

"Civil confinement" refers to the legal practice of detaining individuals deemed dangerous to society, even after they have completed their criminal sentences. It is a form of confinement that focuses on protecting the public from potential harm rather than punishing the individual. Full definition

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Sentences with «civil confinement»

He asks Schneiderman for explanation for vote against a bill for civil confinement for sexual predators. (nystateofpolitics.com)
The Legislature quickly passed the reform; it was a fast and early victory — others rapidly followed: ethics reform and civil confinement of sex predators, both of which had also been stalled for years. (nymag.com)
Schneiderman says he has voted in favor of other civil confinement bills in the past, but that the bill in question was too broad. (nystateofpolitics.com)
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Phrases with «civil confinement»

Sentences with «civil confinement»

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