An individual who has committed a sexual crime may be held after his or her sentence has been committed if he or she is believed to pose a continued threat to public safety.

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This is called civil commitment and is allowed in some jurisdictions. It involves holding the individual in a secure facility for treatment and monitoring even after their criminal sentence is completed. This is done to prevent them from committing another sexual offense.

An Individual Who Has Committed a Sexual Crime May Be