Wednesday, March 24, 2010

State Child-Abuser List Ruled Unconstitutional

State Child-Abuser List Ruled Unconstitutional

The state Appeals Court recently ruled that a state-maintained list of child abusers is unconstitutional on the same grounds raised by a Carthage attorney in a local case.

The N.C. Court of Appeals, in a unanimous decision earlier this month, ruled that the system the state used to place names on the Responsible Individuals List (RIL) violates the person's right to due process because it is done in secret without a hearing. Being on that list could prevent someone from adopting a child or getting certain jobs.

1 comment:

  1. Anonymous7:23 AM

    unconstitutional my ass , I want to know who is around children
    what needs to be done is getting the right ifo out to the lists , mass and NH have a good one but touching a employers ass or having sex while 18 with a 17 year old should not be given to give a life sentance , i can think of a whole lot more reasons why some should not go in one , mas is supposed to be doing something about this

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