A number of states have passed civil confinement laws,which allow corrections officials to

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Civil confinement laws allow for the continued confinement of sex offenders in noncorrectional facilities, such as psychiatric hospitals, after the conclusion of their prison terms. This is done in order to protect society from potentially dangerous sex offenders who may have a high risk of reoffending. It is a controversial practice, as it involves continued deprivation of an individual's liberty even after they have served their full prison sentence.

A Number of States Have Passed Civil Confinement Laws,which Allow