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'''Sexual offenders''' are [[criminal]]s who have had a [[history]] of engaging in criminal [[act]]s that are deemed [[sexual]] in nature. Criminals are then registered that allows homeowners to know if any sexual offenders might live nearby.

'''Sexual offenders''' are [[criminal]]s who have had a [[history]] of engaging in criminal [[act]]s that are deemed [[sexual]] in nature. State law requires that these perpetrators register with local police, allowing them and the general public to be forewarned of potential repeat offenders. Prior to the murder of Megan Kanka, and the subsequent passage of Megan's Law, the public did not always have access to this information.  

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