Section 13885 Of Chapter 9.5. Statewide Sexual Predator Apprehension Team From California Penal Code >> Title 6. >> Part 4. >> Chapter 9.5.

. The Legislature hereby finds that a substantial and disproportionate amount of sexual offenses are committed against the people of California by a relatively small number of multiple and repeat sex offenders. In enacting this chapter, the Legislature intends to support efforts of the criminal justice community through a focused effort by law enforcement and prosecuting agencies to identify, locate, apprehend, and prosecute sex offenders.