Definition of local law enforcement authority.

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As used in the Mary Rippy Violent Crime Offenders Registration Act, "local law enforcement authority" means:

1. The municipal police department, if the person resides or intends to reside or stay within the jurisdiction of any municipality of this state; or

2. The county sheriff, if the person resides or intends to reside or stay at any place outside the jurisdiction of any municipality within this state; and

3. The police or security department of any institution of higher learning within this state if the person:

  • a.enrolls as a full-time or part-time student,
  • b.is a full-time or part-time employee at an institution of higher learning, or
  • c.resides or intends to reside or stay on any property owned or controlled by the institution of higher learning.

Added by Laws 2004, c. 358, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2004.


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