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Definition - Violent Crime 

Definition

Violent Crime – means any crime involving the unlawful exertion of physical force with the intent to cause injury or physical harm to a person; or an offense in which a person has incurred direct or threatened physical or psychological harm as defined by the criminal code of the state in which the crime occurred; or the use of a deadly weapon in the commission of a crime; or any sex offense requiring registration.

Rule Comment Period is Open

At its 2026 Annual Business Meeting, the Commission will consider amendments to rules, by-laws as well as use of a Violation Response Tool to support consistent, fair, and data-informed retaking decisions.