Megan's Law

American  

[mey-guhnz] / ˈmeɪ gənz /

1. any of various laws aimed at people convicted of sex-related crimes, requiring community notification of the release of offenders, establishment of a registry of offenders, etc.

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Etymology

Origin of Megan's Law

1990–95; after Megan Kanka, young New Jersey girl killed by a previously convicted child molester

Example Sentences

Detectives found a screenshot of Brimmer’s address from the Megan’s Law website taken on Suresh’s phone just 45 minutes before they received the 911 call, according to the documents.

From Los Angeles Times

Sarah's Law followed a similar scheme, Megan's Law, in the United States.

From BBC

The group also conducts a Megan’s Law search.

From Los Angeles Times

The Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion feud has reached a new low—and it’s taken a lot of twists and turns along the way, involving an injured foot, red flowers with symbolism, and … Megan’s Law?

From Slate

Richard Kanka, the father of murder victim Megan Kanka, reportedly is ‘fuming’ over Megan Thee Stallion’s new song ‘Hiss’ because of its mention of Megan’s Law.

From Los Angeles Times