Idaho Administrative Code Title IDAPA 57 - Sexual Offender Management Board
Idaho Administrative Code Title 57 – Sexual Offender Management Board (SOMB)
Title 57 of the Idaho Administrative Code (IDAPA 57) establishes the Sexual Offender Management Board (SOMB), an independent 11-member policy board formed by legislative action in 2011. The SOMB operates administratively within the Idaho Department of Correction but functions separately from it. Its primary mission is to develop, advance, and oversee statewide sexual offender management policies and practices. The board's statutory authority is derived from Idaho Code §§ 18-8312 and 18-8314. somb.idaho.gov
🧭 Mission and Responsibilities
The SOMB is charged with:
Setting standards for adult and juvenile psychosexual evaluations and sexual offender treatment programs.
Certifying professionals who conduct pre-sentence psychosexual evaluations, sexual offender treatment, and post-conviction sexual offender polygraphs ordered by the court, Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC), or the Commission for Pardons and Parole.
Providing quality assurance of standards and qualifications.
Establishing protocols for sexual offender management and classification.
The board comprises ten members appointed by the Governor and one judicial representative appointed by the judiciary.
📘 Key Rules and Certifications
The SOMB's regulations are encapsulated in IDAPA 57.01.01 – Rules of the Sexual Offender Management Board. These rules detail the certification processes and standards for professionals involved in sexual offender management.
Psychosexual Evaluator Certification
Specialized Training: Applicants must have participated in specialized training in the field of sexual abuse, covering areas such as sexually abusive behavior, risk factors for offending behavior, and contemporary research and practice in assessment, treatment, and management of adult or juvenile sex offenders. Justia
Levels of Certification: The board issues certificates within three levels, reflective of a person's training and experience specific to the population to be served. For instance, a Senior/Approved Sexual Offender Treatment Provider must possess a valid license to practice and have engaged in a combination of direct, face-to-face clinical practice with sexual offenders and received specialized training for a minimum of 1,500 hours. Justia
Post-Conviction Sexual Offender Polygraph Examiner Certification
Training Requirements: Applicants must have graduated from an APA-accredited polygraph school and completed a minimum of 40 hours of formal post-conviction sexual offender polygraph testing beyond the basic polygraph training course requirements. Additionally, they must have successfully completed a minimum of 100 polygraph examinations, including specific types such as sexual history polygraph examinations and maintenance polygraph examinations. Justia
⚖️ Enforcement and Case Law
While specific case law directly interpreting IDAPA 57 regulations is limited, the principles established within these rules are applied in various legal contexts, including administrative hearings and judicial reviews. For instance, the enforcement of certification standards and procedures for psychosexual evaluators and sexual offender treatment providers is subject to legal scrutiny to ensure compliance with established standards and fairness in the certification process.
🧭 Accessing Full Regulations
For a comprehensive understanding of all rules and regulations under IDAPA 57, you can refer to the official compilation provided by the Idaho Secretary of State:
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