Doe, Sex Offender Registry Board No. 526105 v. Sex Offender Registry Board

Summary

The court held that the SORB hearing examiner abused his discretion by denying Doe funds for an expert to address the application of factor thirty-seven and current research concerning repetitive sexual behavior and dangerousness. The request was specific, supported by materials, and aimed at developing a factual record for a constitutional challenge to considering multiple offenses as evidence of dangerousness. The court vacated the classification and the Superior Court judgment and remanded for SORB to grant the expert-funds request and conduct further proceedings.