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· 6/25/2001

Moore v. Avoyelles Correctional Center

Citations

  • 253 F.3d 870
  • 2001 U.S. App. LEXIS 14172
  • 2001 WL 636813

How courts have described this case

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  • stating that '''the most significant question under the effects stage of the 'intent-effects' analysis is whether the law 'while perhaps having certain punitive aspects, serves important nonpunitive goals. '''
  • Legislative intent determined by looking at the plain language of the statute and if the intent is apparent on the face of the statute no further inquiry is needed.
  • finding community notification provision did not inflict punishment

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Judges: Duhé, Parker, Lindsay

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