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Criminal

Oct. 27, 2012

Public "child safety zones" called into question

A registered sex offender is challenging the constitutionality of an Orange County statute that prohibits him from entering county parks. The appeal is believed to be the first of its kind.


By Alexandra Schwappach


Daily Journal Staff Writer


SANTA ANA - Orange County prosecutors argued Thursday before the Superior Court's appellate division in defense of a county statute that creates "child safety zones" by prohibiting registered sex offenders from entering county parks.


The appeal, believed to be the first of its kind, questions whether local government should have the authority to further restrict residency requir...

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