Q: Can I sue the state for not informing me of my convicted rapists release to society
He served his sentence and got put in mental facility because he’s a serial offender and was still a risk to society. I was never told he was released and he’s been seen around my home town and now I’m afraid and traumatized all over again because he came back to the place where this all happened and he could very well know where I live by now and he’s probably seen me around. I’m emotionally distraught and traumatized fearing for my safety and my life
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This is a horribe answer to your question, but it gets arround to answering why suing probably won't help you.
You can sue anyone for any reason you want, but it doesn't mean you will win anything.
The state failed to tell you something. I don't remember you mentioning what state it was. So, I can't more specific.
Every state has different laws, and most make the state that wrote the laws immune to being sued for damages except in cases of gross negligence.
To get a straight forward answer call a civil rights lawyer in the state the guy was released. After a 5 minute conversation you have an answer. Then call at least 3 more attornenys in case he or she was wrong.
A: As far as the serial offender part goes, you may be able to sue related to that and win. Like if he was a priest, nurse, guidance counselor or some person put in a position of power over other people.
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