(a)

1. (1) The notification guidelines indicate which segments of the community must be notified.
2. (2) Notification given to any individual or agency does not authorize that individual or agency to disseminate information beyond those residing with the individual, or beyond those who have a need to know within the agency.

(b)

1. (1) The higher the community notification level assigned, the broader the notification that must be given.
2. (2) These notification guidelines apply to adult offenders.
3. (3) It is the responsibility of the chief law enforcement officer to interpret these guidelines and prepare a notification plan.
4. (4) Should circumstances change that may increase the offender’s threat to the community, it is the responsibility of the chief law enforcement officer to modify the existing notification plan or request a reassessment.

(c)

1. (1) Discretion must be used in applying the guidelines to any offender.
2. (2) The harm that may be caused by a particular notification must be weighed against the protection that would be afforded the public.