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Major overhaul needed for sex offender laws

Minnesota must make it easier for sex offenders to finish a treatment program that for most has resulted in indefinite state custody, and should try to get politics out of the screening process, a task force said. The 22-member panel recommended a major overhaul of the state's sex offender laws.

Of the 698 people now enrolled [as juveniles], 52 have never been convicted of an adult crime. "No person should be civilly committed based solely on behavior that occurred while that person was a juvenile," the report said. If the Legislature fails to fix the program it risk having it dismantled by a federal judge. Gov. Mark Dayton has halted the provisional release of offenders until the Legislature has a chance to act.

Rep. Jim Abeler, a Republican who also served on the task force, said those who believe changes are necessary--he counted himself in that group--might have to push forward even if it's divisive. "If we can't reach a truce, that doesn't mean the problem then goes away," Abeler said.

Source: Associated Press on 2014 Minnesota Senate race , Dec 2, 2013

Supports use of deadly force in self-defense

Jim Abeler voted Yea (Concurrence Vote) on HF 1467 (Passed House, 85-47)

Legislative title:Expands the Use of Deadly Force in Self-Defense

Legislative summary:Vote to expand provisions authorizing use of deadly force in self-defense. Highlights:

Source: Minnesota House voting records (Votesmart synopses) , Feb 29, 2012

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