A person convicted of a sex offense does not settle his account with the law on the day of release.
The punishment that continues after the punishment
A person convicted of a sex offense does not settle his account with the law on the day of release. The Law for the Protection of the Public from the Commission of Sex Offenses, Tashsav-2006, created a system of supervision and monitoring that accompanies the convicted person for years after serving the sentence: risk assessment, a supervision order, employment and residence restrictions, and a dedicated supervision unit.
Risk assessment
At the end of the process, the convicted person is sent for a sexual risk assessment by certified evaluators (Maban). The assessment determines the level of risk: low, medium, or high, and it affects everything: prison conditions, early release, furloughs, and of course the scope of supervision after release. It is possible and advisable to prepare for the risk assessment: a counter-opinion from an expert on behalf of the defense can change the picture.
The supervision order and its restrictions
The court is authorized to impose a supervision order for a period of up to 5 years at a time, and it may be extended up to 20 years in total. The order may include: a prohibition on working with minors, a prohibition on approaching educational institutions, restrictions on internet use, a duty to report place of residence and work, and meetings with a supervision officer from the Prison Service's "Tzur" unit. Violation of the order's conditions: a criminal offense punishable by up to two years' imprisonment. At the same time, the Employment Restrictions Law prohibits persons convicted of sex offenses against minors from working in the institutions listed in the law.
It is possible to fight over the scope
The scope of the order, its duration, and its conditions are not a foregone conclusion: they are determined in a hearing where the defense has something to say. Presenting rehabilitation evidence, dedicated treatment, and professional opinions can significantly reduce the restrictions, and in future applications even shorten them. Israel Arama, formerly of the Tel Aviv District Attorney's Office, accompanies convicted persons in risk and supervision proceedings. Contact us for an initial consultation without obligation.
The punishment that continues after the punishment — what is important to know?
A person convicted of a sex offense does not settle his account with the law on the day of release. The Law for the Protection of the Public from the Commission of Sex Offenses, Tashsav-2006, created a system of supervision and monitoring that accompanies the convicted person for years after serving the sentence: risk assessment, a supervision order, employment and residence restrictions, and a dedicated supervision unit.
Risk assessment — what is important to know?
At the end of the process, the convicted person is sent for a sexual risk assessment by certified evaluators (Maban). The assessment determines the level of risk: low, medium, or high, and it affects everything: prison conditions, early release, furloughs, and of course the scope of supervision after release. It is possible and advisable to prepare for the risk assessment: a counter-opinion from an expert on behalf of the defense can change the picture.
The supervision order and its restrictions — what is important to know?
The court is authorized to impose a supervision order for a period of up to 5 years at a time, and it may be extended up to 20 years in total. The order may include: a prohibition on working with minors, a prohibition on approaching educational institutions, restrictions on internet use, a duty to report place of residence and work, and meetings with a supervision officer from the Prison Service's "Tzur" unit. Violation of the order's conditions: a criminal offense punishable by up to two years' imprisonment. At the same time, the Employment Restrictions Law prohibits persons convicted of sex offenses against minors from working in the institutions listed in the law.
It is possible to fight over the scope — what is important to know?
The scope of the order, its duration, and its conditions are not a foregone conclusion: they are determined in a hearing where the defense has something to say. Presenting rehabilitation evidence, dedicated treatment, and professional opinions can significantly reduce the restrictions, and in future applications even shorten them.
This information is for initial orientation about the service and contact process. It is not individual legal advice.
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