State v. Williams, P197-4106a (2000)

DECISION

This matter is before the Court on the defendant, Jason Williams' (Williams or defendant) motion challenging the constitutionality of the registration provisions of the Rhode Island Sexual Offender Registration and Community Notification Act, (G.L. § 11-37.1 et seq., (the Act). Additionally, the defendant petitions this Court to permit further discovery of all documents relating to his classification by the Sexually Violent Behavior Board of Review (the Board). The defendant also requests that this Court appoint an expert in the field of psychiatry to assist the Court in determining…