The __________ laws apply when sex offenders have a mental disorder that would result in the commission of additional crimes upon release from prison.

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The term "sexual predator" is often used to describe individuals who have been found guilty of or have admitted to committing sexual offenses and have a diagnosed mental disorder that makes them likely to reoffend. In many states, sexual predators are subject to civil commitment laws that allow for their continued detention or treatment after their criminal sentence has been served. Megan's Law and the sex offender registry apply to all convicted sex offenders, regardless of whether they have a diagnosed mental disorder. Amber alerts refer to notifications sent out in cases of child abductions.

The __________ Laws Apply When Sex Offenders Have a Mental